Sky Sports hit a mud figure on social media on Monday. The British television network reported via Twitter of a bid by Crystal Palace of up to 27 million euros for Liverpool talent Rhian Brewster, but was forced to rectify the reporting after interference from Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish.

Sky Sports reported Crystal Palace’s interest in Brewster on Monday, assuring the London club to have even made a formal offer for the 20-year-old Liverpool forward. Crystal Palace has made a formal offer of £ 19 million (about $ 20.5 million, ed.) Plus £ 6 million (about $ 6.5 million, ed.) In bonuses for Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster. a buyback clause of 37 million euros (about 40 million euros, ed.) “, was the tweet.

The reports immediately sparked astonishment at the Crystal Palace offices. “We have Sky asked to delete this tweet as it is completely made up from start to finish. We have not made a formal offer, nor have we made an informal offer, “said Premier League chairman Parish via Twitter.

#CPFC are prepared to pay £ 19m plus £ 6m in add-ons for #LFC striker Rhian Brewster. In a previous version of this story, Sky Sports News incorrectly reported Crystal Palace had made a formal bid.

– Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) September 21, 2020

Sky Sports deleted its original tweet and posted a new one, in which it is clearly a slapdash. Crystal Palace is willing to pay £ 19 million plus £ 6 million in bonuses to Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster. Sky Sports News incorrect message that Crystal Palace has made a formal offer “, it now sounds.

However, it is unclear whether Brewster is actually in the interest of Crystal Palace. The English youth international came into action for Liverpool in the Community Shield game with Arsenal at the end of last month, but normally does not have to count on much playing time under manager Jürgen Klopp this season. Brewster was through last season the Reds leased to Swansea City and has a contract at Anfield until mid-2023.