Rangers' bid met Palace's asking price, but the club still rejected the offer. This is not the first time Rangers have shown interest in Rak-Sakyi, and they are not giving up on signing him. However, they face competition from other clubs, including Southampton.

Rak-Sakyi's impressive performances at Sheffield United, where he scored seven goals and provided two assists in 34 matches, have caught the attention of several clubs. He is seen as a promising young player with a lot of potential.

Southampton, in particular, are interested in signing Rak-Sakyi and may be able to beat Rangers to the deal due to the Scottish club's financial restrictions. This could explain Rangers' decision to try and sign Rak-Sakyi on loan rather than outright.

Southampton are building a team that can compete in the Premier League again, and signing Rak-Sakyi would be a significant boost to their squad. The club sees this as the perfect time to launch a bid for the young winger.