Leeds United have been dealt a second transfer blow, just days after facing rejection in the pursuit of Norwich City’s Jonathan Rowe.
Daniel Farke’s side were held to a 3-3 draw against League One champions Portsmouth on the opening day of the season and their ongoing frustrations look destined to continue.
Following the departure of Crysencio Summerville to West Ham United, Leeds United have remained focused on securing a replacement to help them compete for promotion once again.
Rak-Sakyi set to be subject of failed £15m bid
According to journalist Alan Nixon, Leeds United are preparing an ambitious £15m bid to land Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, but this is set to be rejected immediately.
That’s because Crystal Palace want to loan out the winger rather than sell, with three Championship sides and an SPFL side prepared to meet their loan demands, whilst Rak-Sakyi’s former loan side (Charlton Athletic) have appeared to have been left behind in their pursuit.
How did the winger fare last season?
Rak-Sakyi had a challenging 2023/24 campaign as a result of injuries, which prevented him from kicking on after an eye-catching spell with Charlton Athletic in League One.
In total, Rak-Sakyi made just eight Premier League appearances before suffering a hamstring injury, although he did manage a hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur on the final day of the Premier League 2 season.
Which club is leading the race?
In an earlier report, Alan Nixon reported that Sheffield United are expected to fend off Hull City, QPR and the permanent Leeds United bid in order to land the winger on a season-long loan.
The Blades have reportedly offered the winger a wage of £20,000 per week which is triple the amount he currently receives, as well as a £1m loan fee and a £1m promotion bonus should the club achieve an instant return to the Premier League.
Hull City, QPR and Rangers were all prepared to meet the demands of Crystal Palace, whilst Leeds United and Southampton only had eyes for a permanent deal.
League One side Charlton Athletic were also keen to launch an ambitious loan offer for the winger but appear to have been left behind in the race.