‘Surprise development’ As long Raid Ace player finally make up mind to join the BLACK CATS after refusing to train with recent Club.
Sunderland FC participated in their penultimate pre-season friendly match on Tuesday evening, facing League Two’s Bradford City at Valley Parade. The Black Cats suffered a 2-1 defeat, with Romaine Mundle scoring their lone goal. Fan reactions to the team’s performance have been mixed on social media platforms.
The club’s final pre-season game is scheduled against Marseille on Saturday. Under manager Regis Le Bris, Sunderland has experienced a challenging summer and is still looking to strengthen their squad before their Championship season opener at Cardiff City on August 10th.
So far, Sunderland has made three summer signings: Ian Poveda, Simon Moore, and Alan Browne. The club is actively seeking to add a striker and enhance overall team quality. One potential target is Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Crystal Palace.
Rak-Sakyi, 21, has attracted interest from numerous Championship clubs, including Sunderland, Leeds United, Hull City, and QPR. Southampton had been pursuing a permanent deal for the player, but their efforts appear to have stalled.
Recent reports suggest Rak-Sakyi has chosen to remain in the UK while his Crystal Palace teammates travel to the US for pre-season training. This decision has surprised club officials, who were impressed by his pre-season performances and wanted him to compete for a first-team spot.
This development may indicate Rak-Sakyi’s desire to secure a permanent move away from Palace, with Southampton reportedly his preferred destination over clubs like Leeds United. Consequently, a loan move for Rak-Sakyi seems increasingly unlikely, potentially ruling out Sunderland’s chances of acquiring the winger.
However, this situation could benefit players like Mundle, who impressed in the recent match against Bradford City despite the team’s overall lackluster performance. As Sunderland’s pursuit of Rak-Sakyi may be ending, new opportunities could arise for existing squad members like Mundle.