Roy Hodgson asked about Jesurun Rak-Sakyi’s Crystal Palace loan future with Leicester and Blackburn linked with move

Roy Hodgson is hoping that Jesurun Rak-Sakyi will stay at Crystal Palace this summer despite sides in the Championship being keen on taking the winger on loan for the campaign.

The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Charlton Athletic in League One, scoring 15 goals and grabbing eight assists.

Leicester City, Blackburn and Hull have been linked with a loan move for the Palace academy graduate this summer:

Hodgson confirmed that Rak-Sakyi will be in the matchday squad for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Sheffield United.

“No, there certainly isn’t at the moment,” said Hodgson when asked if there is enough cover in the wide positions for Rak-Sakyi to head out.

“We like Jes – we’re happy to have him back. We like what we see in training. 

“As a coach, I am in no hurry to ask him to leave to go on loan.

“One hopes that will be the case. But these matters with young players can be complicated because they have their own feelings about getting match minutes.

“They also have agents who are suggesting to them that the next move in their career needs to be another loan.

“It’s a constant matter for discussion. 

“We, the coaching staff, are happy to have him and happy to be working with him.

“Who knows? Let’s hope he stays with us rather than go on loan.”