Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers, QPR make enquiries over Premier League winger
Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers and QPR are all playing Championship football once again next season and they’ll be determined to make strides back up the second-tier table.
The Black Cats and Rovers performed far below expectation but after the R’s endured a dismal start under Gareth Ainsworth, they were led to safety by Marti Cifuentes. Now the Spaniard embarks on his first summer window at the helm, and there’s excitement over the future at Loftus Road.
The need for improvements at all three clubs means they are all likely to be busy in the transfer market. Now, it has been said the trio have all shown an interest in Crystal Palace prospect Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Writing on his Patreon, reporter Alan Nixon states Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers, QPR, Stoke City and Luton Town have all contacted the Eagles over a possible deal for the 21-year-old winger.
A logical move?
Talk of a Championship loan circulated, but Rak-Sakyi remained. Now though, it could be that a second-tier move is ideal for him, be it temporary or permanent.
Game time will be the priority for Rak-Sakyi, so whoever offers him a guarantee of a regular starting role should be in with a good chance of getting him through the door.
Aiming higher
Vast improvements from all are needed next time around, so their business in this summer transfer window needs to be smart and swift.
Bringing in someone like Rak-Sakyi on loan or permanently would mark for a clever addition. He previously thrived in League One with Charlton Athletic and has shown bright moments in his young Crystal Palace career.
With the right loan to the right club, this season could see Rak-Sakyi really announce himself at a high level. Time will tell just how his situation pans out though, with his future in Palace’s hands and a host of clubs keen.
