Jesurun Rak-Sakyi is expected to make an important decision regarding his future this week. More than half of the Championship, including Leeds United, want to take the Crystal Palace winger on a season-long loan.
Leeds Live understands the Whites have put their hat in the ring for Rak-Sakyi as they look to bolster their wide options following the departure of Crysencia Summerville, but who will win the race for the player’s signature? Among the clubs said to be interested in taking over Rak-Sakyi are European clubs Lyon, owned by Palace’s majority owner John Textor, and Belgium’s Anderlecht.
However, it is claimed that Southwark-born Rak-Sakyi is set for a loan move to the Championship, with Sun reporter Alan Nixon suggesting that Queens Park Rangers have made a serious bid for the wide man to ward off strong interest from Sheffield. United. Nixon states that QPR are prepared to pay the loan fee and Rak-Sakyi’s wages in full. Chris Wilder’s Blades are also thought to be preparing to make a bid, but ongoing takeover talks will make it difficult to meet the loan fee demands.
Rak-Sakyi impressed during his 2022/23 loan spell at Charlton Athletic, scoring 15 goals and providing eight assists. His fantastic form saw him named the fans’ player of the year. The 21-year-old was recalled to Palace’s first team at the start of last season before a hamstring injury curtailed his progress.
United, who welcome Portsmouth to Elland Road in the Championship this weekend, are in the market for a new striker after Summerville was sold to West Ham United.