Sheffield United's inconsistent attacker Jesurun Rak-Sakyi is touted as a decent addition for Southampton's promotion push.
Let's be honest, Southampton fans. While rooting for the Saints to get that long-awaited point against Man City this weekend, many of us would be turning on Championship playoffs action in the upcoming days.
Interestingly, still, even more than their supporters, the Saints won't want to miss this action at all. And the reason's simple, apart from looking for the future of loanees like Ben Brereton Diaz, the Saints would be on the lookout for key reinforcements for a promotion push next.
Now, ask an analyst, and they can make Southampton count the ton of signings they need to get back on track. But at the very least, given the Saints' goals struggle, everyone will suggest a forward signing soon.
Well, that's the opinion of Sheffield United's fan pundit Jimmy, too, who believes Southampton have every reason to follow the playoffs for scouting on-loan winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Notably, in his current loan spell at Sheffield, Rak-Sakyi has contributed a significant part of the Blades' success with 9 goal contributions in 34 games. But his lack of consistency is what compels Jimmy to part ways with the winger next season.
Southampton must move cautiously with Rak-Sakyi interest
Speaking to the Football League World on Rak-Sakyi's future, Jimmy expressed: "I think he'd be a good signing for Southampton at Championship level, hopefully he could get a consistent run in their side [if he joins]."
Honestly, Rak-Sakyi's profile seems impressive, but his inconsistent displays come with a major risk factor, too.
For a Southampton side, who have been duped by the Championship forward signings many times in the past, the decision to sign Rak-Sakyi could be a make-or-break for their promotion hopes.
That's why the English prodigy's case stands as a 50-50 for Southampton currently. In case the winger proves decisive for Sheffield in the playoffs, the Saints might want to take a risk with him this summer.