Ismaila Sarr in action looking towards Michael Carrick right inset smiling at fans
Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr with Man United manager Michael CarrickImago

Man United installed as favourites to sign Ismaila Sarr after World Cup heroics

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Man United are leading the odds to be Ismaila Sarr's next club with one of the UK's top bookmakers.

Crystal Palace star Sarr recently shone at the World Cup for Senegal before they crashed out at the round of 32 stage.

He was key to Palace's Conference League triumph last season, with goals in both semi-final ties against Shakhtar Donetsk.

The 28-year-old has long been linked with a move to a top European club, and this summer could see the Eagles cash in while his stock is at a career high.

Man United have been tentatively linked with a move for Sarr as Michael Carrick aims to sign a new left winger before next season.

They are the most likely club to seal his services as it stands, with talk of a move possibly set to be accelerated when he returns for pre-season training soon.

Man United are the clear favourites to be Ismaila Sarr's next club

Sarr scored 21 goals in 45 games across all competitions for Palace last season, with nine of those strikes coming in his 15 Conference League outings.

The 28-year-old bagged four times in as many World Cup appearances for Senegal, but was powerless to prevent their shock exit to Belgium in the round of 32.

With several outlets claiming that United have held talks with Palace over a move for Sarr, they have now been installed as the favourites to land his signature with a top bookmaker, at odds of 3/1.

Arsenal are second-favourites, at 7/2, while links to Villarreal have seen them priced at 9/2 to snap up the versatile forward.

Liverpool and Tottenham are also 9/2 as it stands, while Everton come in at odds of 4/1 and Newcastle are 5/1.

Ismaila Sarr in action looking towards Michael Carrick right inset smiling at fans
West Ham star Crysencio Summerville close to agreeing move after Man United talks collapse

Which other left wingers have been linked to United this summer?

Carrick has reportedly made it clear that he wishes to sign another central midfielder, as well as a left-back and a left-winger this summer.

While Sarr is believed to be on their radar, sources have revealed to Football Insider that United have walked away from a move for Crysencio Summerville in the last week.

Iliman Ndiaye is thought to be on their radar, while Yan Diomande has also been targeted but they are set to be priced out of a move.

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