Leeds United get Jesurun Rak-Sakyi loan boost after transfer update
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi looks to be one of the most sought-after loan deals this summer and Leeds United are one of the clubs vying for his signature.
The 21-year-old winger has risen through the ranks at Crystal Palace, earning eight senior appearances last season since returning from a loan stint with Charlton Athletic.
Rak-Sakyi notched 15 goals and eight assists in 43 League One matches during the 2022/23 campaign, prompting interest from several clubs, and Leeds could be best placed to sign him if Palace sanction his loan exit [TEAMtalk, 20 July].
It is understood that the Eagles are open to allowing their prospect to leave Selhurst Park on loan this summer, but only on the condition that they can sign Marseille’s Ismaila Sarr.
The Whites may have just been handed a massive boost in their quest for Rak-Sakyi’s signature, with Oliver Glasner’s side now closing in on a deal for their transfer target.
Leeds United handed Jesurun Rak-Sakyi boost after Crystal Palace update
Palace have submitted a £12.6million bid for Sarr, according to Santi Aouna, and the final terms of the player’s contract are being finalised ahead of the move back to the Premier League.
The 26-year-old has given the green light for the move to happen this summer, having already got Premier League experience under his belt with Watford.
The hierarchy as Elland Road will be hoping Palace can push the deal through quickly for Sarr, with the idea of poaching Rak-Sakyi on loan before other clubs take notice of the situation.
With Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto both being linked with moves away, Rak-Sakyi could be a must-signing [Nancy Froston, The Athletic podcast]. Dan James could be the only senior winger left if the talented duo depart.
While the 21-year-old has limited experience in divisions higher than League One, he will be looking for the next step up following his temporary spell at Charlton, and Leeds could provide that to him.
In other Leeds United news, the Whites must sign Sammie Szmodics after Fabrizio Romano’s latest transfer update.
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