Leeds didn’t look like they needed much in the way of attacking recruitment during July, with the club retaining the group of players that helped them amass 90 points last season.
However, Crysencio Summerville’s exit was seen as a foregone conclusion and as he nears a £25million-plus West Ham exit, replacements are required.
In terms of identifying replacements for the outbound Dutchman, Sky Sports’ Lyall Thomas is now reporting that Leeds are one of the clubs chasing Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
A deal for Leeds to strike would come in the form of a loan agreement, with the talented 21-year-old still highly rated at Selhurst Park despite opting to stay back from their pre-season USA tour – amid likewise interest from Burnley and Sheffield United.
#Leeds, #Burnley, #SheffUtd among the clubs keen to take Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan from #CrystalPalace this season. #Anderlecht, #Lyon too. #Southampton still there and keen on a permanent deal or loan that contains one: https://t.co/OzHTtF6aQx pic.twitter.com/aPIsbAsMRU
— Lyall Thomas (@SkySportsLyall) August 1, 2024
Rak-Sakyi found playing time hard to come by in 23/24 as Palace’s exciting front line grabbed the headlines, but his last loan stint at Charlton Athletic in League One in 22/23 was impressive, ending the campaign there with 15 goals and eight assists.