Exclusive: Charlton interested in loan deal for Crystal Palace attacker Rak-Sakyi
Charlton Athletic owner Thomas Sandgaard has confirmed negotiations are ongoing to sign Crystal Palace attacker Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan.
The Eagles are prepared to let the 19-year-old South Londoner, born in Southwark, head out on a temporary basis with regular football expected to aide his development.
And Sandgaard told the South London Press that the Addicks are in discussion to add Rak-Sakyi to Ben Garner’s playing ranks.
He said: “We are very interested in Rak-Sakyi, he’s an exciting winger that could bring extra attacking power to the team. But no deal is done as of yet.”
Rak-Sakyi made his Palace senior debut against Chelsea in August 2021, coming on in a 3-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on the opening day of the Premier League campaign. He left the west Londoners in July 2019 and is regarded as one of the Eagles’ top attacking prospects.
Rak-Sakyi also featured for 67 minutes on the final day of the last campaign, a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Selhurst Park. He started for Palace in their EFL Trophy ties against Sutton and AFC Wimbledon, claiming a goal and an assist in the latter.
He was nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award after scoring 18 goals and recording six assists in 25 league appearances for Paddy McCarthy’s side.
Accrington Stanley and Milton Keynes were both interested in Rak-Sakyi in the January transfer window.
Palace boss Patrick Vieira was asked in May whether the youngster needed a loan in the 2022-23 campaign. He responded: “All the options are on the table. We just need to find the best way for him to keep improving himself and to play games. This is what we need to reflect on.”
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