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    Friday’s Championship transfer gossip: Leeds, Sheffield United and Sunderland chase Premier League winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi

    George DempseyGeorge Dempsey19 July 2024
    Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi

    Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi

    Bristol City, Cardiff City, Derby County, Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Sheffield United, Swansea City and Watford feature in Friday’s Championship transfer gossip.

    Leeds United and Sheffield United will hope to rival each other for promotion from the Championship this season. The Yorkshire clubs are reportedly battling it out for a Premier League winger.

     

    Leeds among clubs chasing Jesurun Ray-Sakyi

    Leeds United may need to add one more winger to their collection, even if they retain their current crop. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi has emerged as a target, but they’ll face stiff competition from Sheffield United and Sunderland.

     

    Derby County agree deal for David Ozoh

    Derby County have been active this window and Paul Warne is on the verge of making his sixth summer signing, with David Ozoh close to agreeing a loan move from Crystal Palace.

     

    Wesley Hoedt swaps Watford for Tranbzonspor

    Wesley Hoedt joined Watford around 18 months ago, making 60 appearances across all competitions since. Fresh reports on Friday suggest the defender has been shortlisted by Turkish club Trabzonspor.

     

    Udinese target Pierre Ekwah

    Sunderland youngster Pierre Ekwah could be set for a big-money move to Serie A. Udinese are rumoured to have submitted an opening bid. Should a deal be struck, the Black Cats will net a healthy profit, and West Ham will benefit from a sell-on clause.

     

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