Crystal Palace is poised to finalize the acquisition of winger Ismaila Sarr from Marseille for a fee around £12.5m.
The 26-year-old is anticipated to put pen to paper on a five-year deal at Selhurst Park.
Sarr made the move to Marseille from Watford in July of the previous year for an undisclosed amount.
During his tenure at Watford, the winger netted 34 goals in 131 games and contributed five goals and six assists in all competitions last season with Marseille.
Sarr has scored 13 goals in 64 appearances for Senegal, clinching the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021 and participating in two World Cups.
Marseille, having appointed former Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi earlier this summer, signed Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood this month and has been looking to recoup finances.
Palace has been on the lookout for a substitute for Michael Olise since the French player transferred to Bayern Munich.
Crystal Palace received £50m from Olise’s exit and the club has been proactive in the transfer market this summer.
Daichi Kamada, the 27-year-old Japanese midfielder, has joined from Lazio on a free transfer, while Chadi Riad, who has three caps for Morocco, has transferred in a £14m deal from Real Betis.
