Crystal Palace set to agree latest transfer as John Textor could play major role

Crystal Palace and forward Jesurun Rak-Sakyi are set to decide his future in the coming days, LondonWorld has been told. The 21-year-old is at a crossroads in his career and must decide on the next step of his development.

According to the South London Press, a host of clubs in the Championship are looking at him, but French club Lyon is also interested in taking him. French giants Lyon, owned by Palace majority shareholder John Textor, will definitely have a say in where the South London-born forward will end up. Textor has a share in Palace and owns the French club. Additionally, there is interest from Belgian side Anderlecht, who have been monitoring his situation. However, LondonWorld has been told that the player’s circle doesn’t feel that going to the Belgian Jupiler League is the best step for him.

This has been a very tough summer for the Eagles, who ended last campaign in 10th place ahead of their sworn rivals Brighton and Hove Albion. However, the impressive performance has also seen teams with bigger financial power raid their team for some of their talents.

Bayern Munich have already signed Michael Olise, while Newcastle United are closing in on a fee to sign England defender Marc Guehi. LondonWorld has also been told that Tottenham are leading a list of clubs, including Manchester City, who are monitoring midfielder Eberechi Eze.

On the incoming front, they have already brought in Chadi Riad from Real Betis, Ismaila Sarr from Marseille, and Daichi Kamada from Lazio. There are expectations that when the deal for Guehi is completed, the Eagles might take a look at Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who has been left behind to train with the developmental squad despite being one of the top performers at the end of last season.