Russell Martin addresses Rak-Sakyi Rangers loan link
Russell Martin has addressed Rangers transfer speculation over a move for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
The Rangers Review previously reported that a loan approach was made to the Premier League club to take the 22-year-old for the 2024/25 season.
Martin had attempted to sign Rak-Sakyi when he was in charge at Southampton, but was unable to complete a deal.
Without committing to whether a deal will be agreed to sign Rak-Sakyi at [[Rangers]] this summer, Martin admitted he is a player liked by the recruitment staff at Ibrox.
On Sky Sports, the [[Rangers]] boss said: “I think there are a lot of players we will be linked with, some wide of the mark, some very close and some spot on.
“He’s a player I liked at Southampton and tried to take there, and it didn’t quite happen.
“He’s a player I like and I think he’s a player the recruitment staff like, but how far that’s gone, I’m not too sure.
Responding to a follow-up question on whether the winger fits the right profile of player Rangers are chasing this summer, he added:Â “He’s a really good player. We look at all sorts of different profiles that we think can help the team.
“So it doesn’t necessarily have to be one type of profile; players are very different.
“We just need the ones with the right mentality that are desperate to come and play here and we’ll see where we end up in four weeks time.”
It’s understood reports of a £10m obligation to buy being included in any deal are wide of the mark.
Sources at Ibrox have dismissed that suggestion and expect Palace to look to offload Rak-Sakyi on a permanent basis this summer.
Several English clubs are thought to be monitoring Rak-Sakyi. It is possible that Rak-Sakyi is a potential signing Rangers may have to wait for as his situation at his current club is clarified.
It’s understood reports of a £10m obligation to buy being included in any deal are wide of the mark.
Sources at Ibrox have dismissed that suggestion and expect Palace to look to offload Rak-Sakyi on a permanent basis this summer.
Several English clubs are thought to be monitoring Rak-Sakyi. It is possible that Rak-Sakyi is a potential signing Rangers may have to wait for as his situation at his current club is clarified.
