Leeds United Competing with Championship Rivals for Loan of 21-Year-Old Premier League Winger – Report

Leeds United’s attempts to strengthen their squad from last season have not seen any ambitious signings so far, despite adding three new players. The club is considering its options on the wings, with Willy Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville linked to potential moves away.

According to the Daily Mail, Leeds is among several Championship clubs showing interest in Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi. The 21-year-old has struggled for first-team opportunities at Selhurst Park due to the wealth of talent ahead of him. Sheffield United and Sunderland are also reportedly interested in signing Rak-Sakyi this summer. Palace is contemplating a loan move for him to aid his development, drawing parallels to Omari Hutchinson’s successful loan at Ipswich Town last season. This approach would keep Rak-Sakyi within the EFL rather than sending him to a Premier League rival.

Southampton initially expressed interest in Rak-Sakyi, but Crystal Palace rejected their offer, unwilling to sanction the deal. Rak-Sakyi’s last loan spell at Charlton Athletic in the 2022/23 season was impressive, where he scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in League One.

Signing Rak-Sakyi could be a strategic move for Leeds this summer. As a natural right-winger, he has the ability to carry the ball, score, and assist. Although a permanent transfer might be unrealistic, securing him on loan could be highly beneficial. Rak-Sakyi needs regular playing time, and a loan to a Championship club like Leeds could be ideal for his development.