Southampton Could Agree to Sign Leeds Target Rak-Sakyi Next Summer
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi has been targeted by many clubs this summer, including Southampton and Leeds.
Southampton are in talks for permanent deal, but a season-long loan is Palace’s preference instead.
Saints could even try to secure a deal to sign Rak-Sakyi for next summer.
Crystal Palace talent Jesurun Rak-Sakyi is a target for several clubs this summer, with Southampton in negotiations to secure the youngster’s services on a permanent deal – now or even next summer in a new twist – according to Sky Sports.
Rak-Sakyi, 21, starred in League One for Charlton Athletic on loan from the Eagles in the 2022/23 season, and made six Premier League appearances last term.
Southampton are in talks to secure a move and are hoping to bring him in permanently either now or in 2025, and Crystal Palace’s preference for the youngster to be sent out on loan this season may defer their purchase to the latter option. Leeds, Burnley, Sheffield United of the Championship are all eyeing up a temporary deal, alongside Belgian side RSC Anderlecht and French giants Lyon, who share owners with Palace, as per Sky Sports.
Crystal Palace intend to send the youngster out on loan this season, and would prefer not to sell him this summer, meaning that Southampton may find their race troubled by the likes of Leeds.
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Dynamic and pacey, Rak-Sakyi had left many impressed across his time with Charlton Athletic on loan from Crystal Palace in 22/23, where he scored 15 league goals and added a further eight assists.
Such impressive numbers at an early age, tied in with the winger making several Premier League appearances last season, have left several clubs joining the race to sign him, including the likes of Leeds United and Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht.
Southampton appear to be one of the only teams in the pursuit of Rak-Sakyi who are hoping to secure a permanent deal for him. The Saints remain in talks with Palace over a potential transfer, but other sides willingness to take the 21-year-old on loan falls in line with the intentions of Oliver Glasner’s side, who are hoping to loan him out for this season, which may provide issues for Southampton.
Rak-Sakyi was left out of Crystal Palace’s pre-season squad, boosting hopes amongst Saints fans that a transfer was imminent, but that has been alleged to have been due to illness instead.
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