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title: "Crystal Palace: Eagles looking at Ismaila Sarr move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Crystal Palace News"
published: "2022-12-09T17:11:05Z"
modified: "2022-12-09T17:11:05Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Eagles looking at Ismaila Sarr move

**[Crystal Palace](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/) have once again been linked with a move for Watford forward Ismaila Sarr.**

### The Lowdown: Summer links

The Eagles were active in the summer window but [failed](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/crystal-palace/transfers/verein/873) to add a senior forward to Patrick Vieira’s squad, with teenager Malcolm Ebiowei arriving from Derby County.

Palace were linked with a move for Sarr over the summer and were at one point [rushing](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/ismaila-sarr-crystal-palace-transfer-news-leeds-parish-freedman/) to sign the Senegal international.

As we know, a move to Selhurst Park failed to materialise, however, Sarr, who recently turned out for his country at the World Cup, appears to still be on the radar.

### The Latest: Sarr update

Journalist and former Foot Mercato editor [Ignazio Genuardi](https://twitter.com/IgnazioGenuardi/status/1600973389920772096) shared an update regarding Sarr on Twitter.

He said that ‘in addition’ to Aston Villa and Everton, Palace are also looking at the forward ahead of a potential winter window move.

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### The Verdict: Zaha replacement?

Palace star [Wilfried Zaha](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/wilfried-zaha/profil/spieler/145988) will be entering the final six months of his contract in the New Year so could be on the way out of the club in 2023.

Therefore, Sarr, [labelled](https://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ben-foster-watford-ismaila-sarr-6681008) a “freak” of a talent with “scary” ability by former team-mate Ben Foster, could be a smart replacement.

He can play [anywhere](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ismaila-sarr/profil/spieler/410225) in attack, has scored [64](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ismaila-sarr/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/410225) goals during his career and is still just 24 years of age, so if the Eagles part ways with Zaha, they may end up moving for Sarr.