Liverpool check on Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr as they look to add two attacking players before deadline – with Yankuba Minteh pursuit stalling over Brighton’s £80m asking price

Liverpool have checked on a deal for Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr, though any move looks unlikely as it stands.The Anfield club have been assessing different opportunities in the market as they look to add two attacking players before Tuesday.Talks are ongoing for Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola but discussions for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh are proving difficult with the Gambia international being valued at £80m when Liverpool initially thought offers around £50m would suffice. Ismaila Sarr, 28, is older than Liverpool’s usual targets but they are looking at a variety of optionsThey have subsequently been looking at alternatives.Sarr has a proven Premier League track record, even though at 28 he is older than the usual profile Liverpool apply to signings.Galatasaray had an offer around £35m rejected by Palace last week and Al Hilal have also shown an interest.However, Palace’s concern is finding a quality replacement at this stage. They also anticipate further interest from Aston Villa and Juventus for Jean-Philippe Mateta.