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Arsenal held talks with Rennes over Sarr straight after Europa League defeat


ARSENAL have approached Rennes over a transfer of their star Ismaila Sarr shortly after their 3-1 defeat in France last week, according to reports.

The 21-year-old forward wreaked the Gunners’ defence in the first leg of their Europa League clash.

 Arsenal have reportedly approached Rennes over a transfer of Ismaila Sarr

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Arsenal have reportedly approached Rennes over a transfer of Ismaila Sarr

Sokratis Papastathopoulos brought Sarr down to receive his second yellow card in the ill-fated game last Thursday, forcing Arsenal to play the whole second half with ten men.

And it was the Senegalese who inflicted the final blow with a late goal, securing a convenient two-goal advantage for Rennes ahead of their trip to London this week.

His electric performance did not go unnoticed by Unai Emery as Get France Football News report that Arsenal inquired over Sarr’s availability straight after the match.

The Senegalese ace was thought to be on the radar of Gunners former head of recruitment Sven Mislintat, whose departure did not put an end to the club’s interest in the winger.

 Sarr scored Rennes' last goal against Arsenal and was brought down by Sokratis, who was shown his second yellow card for the challenge

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Sarr scored Rennes’ last goal against Arsenal and was brought down by Sokratis, who was shown his second yellow card for the challenge

Sarr’s situation has reportedly been monitored by a number of European clubs following his form outburst this season and fine performance at last year’s World Cup.

Although Senegal crashed out in the group stages, the African nation were knocked out only because they received more yellow cards than Japan.

Sarr played full 90 minutes in all three games of the tournament and was one of the shining lights of the team.

He has scored 10 goals and assisted in 11 in all competitions this season.

 Sarr has scored 10 goals and assisted in 11 this season

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Sarr has scored 10 goals and assisted in 11 this season

Those include four strikes in the Europa League alone.

With his explosiveness and versatility, Sarr could be a perfect fit for Emery, who is lacking a creative, wide forward with goal-scoring aptitude at the Emirates.

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