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Stoke sign Palace winger Rak-Sakyi on loan

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi playing for Crystal Palace in a pre-season friendlyGetty Images

Stoke City have signed Crystal Palace forward Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan until the end of the season.

The 23-year-old has been with the Eagles since signing youth terms in April 2021, making six Premier League appearances for the south London outfit.

But the majority of his career to date has involved loans away from Selhurst Park, including full seasons at Charlton and Sheffield United, and he spent the first half of this campaign with Caykur Rizespor in the Turkish top flight.

Winger Rak-Sakyi passed 100 career appearances during his latest loan and brings plenty of experience to the Bet365 Stadium as the Potters push for the play-offs.

Stoke sporting director Jonathan Walters told the club website they had been tracking the former England Under-21 international with a January bid in mind.

"Having identified Jesurun as a target prior to the transfer window, we are now delighted to make him a Stoke City player for the season's final third," said Walters.

"He has provided goals and assists throughout his career to date, including in last season's Championship for Sheffield United, when he was a standout forward player.

"The way he plays the game is exciting and direct so I'm sure our supporters will quickly take to him."