Crysencio Summerville: West Ham to have transfer issue amid 'frightening' development
Crysencio Summerville is one of the favourites to leave West Ham United this summer following relegation.
The affects of going down are sure to be felt over the coming months, with Nuno Espirito Santo's squad likely to look very different come the start of the 2026-2027 season.
The Irons need to bring in £150million from player sales, and the Dutch international would help bring that number down.
His performances over the season have earned him a place on the Netherlands plane for the World Cup, and the Hammers will be keeping a close eye.
Strong displays on the world stage could see his value soar, but if not, a real issue is emerging ahead of the summer.
The total package of a transfer for the winger could prove difficult in any agreement for a sale.
Why West Ham will have a Crysencio Summerville problem
Summerville has plenty of suitors when it comes to his next team, and while a deal will likely have to wait until after the World Cup, he may already be limiting his options.
While West Ham will demand a substantial fee for the winger - early suggestions place it around £26m - it appears the demands of the forward himself could also prove to be a roadblock for all parties.
According to Il Messaggero, Summerville's current wage demands are proving too much for AS Roma, who are one of the leading interested clubs.
The report shares that "the player's initial demands are frightening, as he wants a €6m-per-season contract (£5.1m)".
Roma are unable to fork out those kinds of wages, and have turned their attentions to other targets.
However, this could end up being a similar story found throughout the summer window.
With West Ham needing money, they are unlikely to reduce their valuation of Summerville drastically, and other sides could be put off the demands of the winger.
While it had looked like the forward would be one of the first to depart, this emerging problem could prove to be a real sticking point in any departure.
Why Roma won't budge on their Summerville demands
If Summerville is hoping that Roma will fork out the wages to sign him, he would likely be wrong.
Reports in Italy have recently shared that The Friedkin Group have set a wage cap as they look to improve the finances of the Italian capital side.
This limit is set at €4.5m (£3.8m) a year, which is far below what the West Ham ace is currently looking for.
In this story, someone will have to budge to see Summerville make the move to Rome, and it appears the winger may have to be the one to do so.