Player ‘Keen to Join’ Southampton Amid Leeds Interest

Southampton are in talks to sign Leeds United target and Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, according to Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas, who has confirmed that the young forward is interested in joining Russell Martin’s side.

Rak-Sakyi has struggled to make an impact at the senior level during his time at Selhurst Park and could leave in the summer transfer window. The talented star impressed while on loan at Charlton Athletic a few years ago, but he has yet to break into the first team at Palace.

Southampton are now showing serious interest in the winger, and Leeds United are also reportedly interested in signing him.

Southampton is now in talks to sign Rak-Sakyi.

Leeds are looking to sign him on loan.

According to Sky Sports journalist Thomas, Southampton are in talks with Crystal Palace about a potential Rak-Sakyi transfer. The Saints are willing to increase the purchase option on a loan deal, with Rak-Sakyi eager to join Martin’s team…

According to journalist Alan Nixon, Southampton made an opening offer of around £7 million for Rak-Sakyi, with Leeds United interested in a potential loan deal. The Eagles do not want to lose the talented youngster, but a higher offer may entice them to approve a sale.

According to a separate report from Nixon, Southampton intend to increase their bid to around £12 million, but the Eagles would prefer a loan deal to allow him to continue developing.

If the Saints can provide Rak-Sakyi with regular senior minutes, it’s not surprising that he’d consider making the switch. The 21-year-old was one of League One’s standout performers during the 2022/2023 season, but he has struggled to establish himself as a regular at Palace since returning from his loan spell.

Rak-Sakyi, described as’remarkable’ by former Palace manager Roy Hodgson, is keen to join the Saints, and they could have a significant advantage in the race to sign him. If the young winger pushes for a move, Palace may be forced to sell him this summer.