Southampton table £7m 'bid' for Leeds United, Sheffield United and Hull City-linked star

The 21-year-old endured an injury-plagued 2023/24 season, consequently failing to make the impression many hoped he would at Selhurst Park. Since the end of the campaign, he has been linked with a host of clubs.

Hull are once again thought to be keen on a loan deal, while Leeds and Sheffield United have also been credited with interest in a temporary arrangement. However, according to The Sun, an offer has been made to sign the winger permanently.

Southampton are thought to have lodged a £7m bid, although are said to have enquired about a loan deal if a permanent one is not possible. Palace would reportedly like much more for Rak-Sakyi, who they had planned to send on loan to the Championship.

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Hull are thought to have made the best offer in terms of wages, but the report claims Southampton’s approach has muddied the waters.

Rak-Sakyi would arguably be a coup for any Championship club, as he is considered to have the potential to be a Premier League winger. He spent the 2022/23 season out on loan, lighting up League One with Charlton Athletic.

Palace had the wideman involved at the start of last season but injury slowed his progress with the Eagles.