Football
Exclusive: Charlton Could Gatecrash Jesurun Rak-Sakyi Race as Palace Star Signals England Preference
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi prefers an England move over interest from Turkey. With Championship clubs eyeing him, Crystal Palace winger's future remains uncertain. Stoke City and Swansea City lead the race for his signature. Charlton Athletic may also make a late move for the player, adding to the uncertainty.
Newcastle United v Crystal Palace - Premier League by Sebastian Frej/MB Media | Getty Images
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi has told Crystal Palace he would prefer a move in England amid interest from Turkey, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal.
The talented winger, 23, returned from his loan deal at Super Lig club Caykur Rizespor earlier this month.
There is interest from a number of Championship clubs, but our sources understand there are two offers on the table for a return to Turkey.
However, sources close to the player say the south London-born ace wants to remain in England.
Rak-Sakyi impressed during a loan spell at Sheffield United last season, where he scored seven goals as the Blades agonisingly failed in their quest for a Premier League return in the play-off semi-finals.
Chris Wilder was offered the opportunity to be reunited with the winger this window, but despite reports stating the race for his services is between Stoke City and the South Yorkshire out it is understood the Blades are not interested at the current time.
A number of second-tier clubs are vying for the player, who will add pace and creativity to any forward line at the level.
Stoke boss Mark Robins is a huge admirer and wants him for the Potters' promotion push this month, whilst our sources understand Swansea City are pushing hard to add him to the ranks this window.
Swans boss Vitor Matos, who has been nominated for the Manager of the Month Award, is open about his interest.
He said: “Rak-Sakyi is a good player of course. He's someone that had the impact last season with Sheffield United…so of course he's someone really interesting.”
"But yeah, he's one of the names that we keep seeing and monitoring, let's see what will be the next.”
Spanner in the works?
Charlton Athletic could make a late move for Rak-Sakyi.
Nathan Jones has already secured the signing of striker Lyndon Dykes as he bolsters his squad this window.
The winger is a fan favourite at the Addicks, where he was named Player of the Year in the 2022/23 campaign after registering 15 goals and eight assists in League One.
Shane is a seasoned sports journalist and one of the most recognisable voices in the snooker pressroom. From Ronnie O’Sullivan to Zhao Xintong, he has sat down with the sport’s biggest names and broken hundreds of front-page national stories.
Alongside his work for SportsBoom, Shane regularly freelances for national outlets including the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, and Daily Star.
While cricket is Shane’s true passion, particularly Test cricket, he keeps it largely separate from his professional work. But don’t expect him to be sold on The Hundred as the future of the game.