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According to Alan Nixon, Leeds United has new hope in their pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Jesurun Rak-Sakyi after his transfer to Sheffield United encountered a roadblock.
The White had been interested in the gifted winger all summer, and earlier in the transfer window, terms were worked out. However, the player decided to join the Blades instead, and he even traveled to witness them play on Tuesday in the EFL Cup.
However, a deal is in doubt because their relocation has now run into problems with agency payments and all the documentation has not been finalized.
Over the weekend, Leeds put up an incredible £15 million deal to sign the 21-year-old, but Palace turned it down because they would rather loan the player out than lose him long-term.
They agreed to take a loan from Sheffield United as a result, and a deal was supposed to be finalized before this weekend’s games. However, Nixon revealed on his Patreon account that there had been issues with the transaction.
Although the player’s paperwork is still pending, the Blades are eager to finalize a deal and anticipate resolving any issues by Friday lunchtime so the player can participate in their upcoming game.
After losing Crysencio Summerville to West Ham United for a reported £25 million, Daniel Farke is eager to expand his alternatives for forwards. Meanwhile, Jaidon Anthony’s loan from Bournemouth was not renewed for the following season.
Everton is still interested in Wilfried Gnonto, who may depart before the August 30 deadline. Meanwhile, Georginio Rutter’s contract includes a £40 million release clause that Brighton has triggered, meaning he will likely move on.
Even if the loan to Bramall Lane fails, the 49ers would like a permanent move for Rak-Sakyi, and Palace is unlikely to support another bid, but a loan offer may be intriguing.
The Norwich star Jonathan Rowe is a key target for the Whites, who realize they need to find new attacking alternatives before the transfer deadline in two weeks.
However, Fabrizio Romano revealed in an exclusive interview with GMS that the 21-year-old is “pushing” for a transfer to Marseille after the team put up a new loan bid on Wednesday night that included a buyout clause.
With Rutter about to leave, Leeds will probably be busy in the last few weeks of the transfer window, and if the problem with Sheffield United isn’t resolved, a deal for Rak-Sakyi might still be in the works.