Manchester United hurdle to sign Crysencio Summerville cleared amid West Ham update
Manchester United have been strongly linked with a move for West Ham United ace Crysencio Summerville this summer.
The flying forward is currently away with Neterlands at World Cup 2026, where he is enjoying a strong tournament.
West Ham need to make player sales this summer following their relegation from the Premier League.
Mateus Fernandes looks certain to depart amid interest from Man United and Tottenham Hotspur, with the latter said to be in advanced talks.
Summerville could be another whose exit is sanctioned to try and ease the financial burden resulting from dropping into the second tier.
And it could be that the 24-year-old's route to moving to Old Trafford has now received a significant boost.
West Ham identify Crysencio Summerville replacement
West Ham are having to work overtime in the transfer market right now, with targets having to be identified to replace players who will inevitably leave.
One such player the Hammers have identified is Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu, with the Foxes having been demoted to League One last season.
A report in the Mirror stated that one hurdle Man United were facing in their pursuit of Summerville was the fact West Ham needed to find a replacement first.
It adds that West Ham identifying Summerville will help clear that hurdle, with the Irons looking to get a £50million fee for the former Leeds United man.
West Ham's own hopes of landing Fatawu are said to be boosted by the fact that Leicester also need to balance their books after relegation.
Who else wants to sign West Ham ace Summerville?
Interest in Summerville was always inevitable, as he was a rare bright spark in the Hammers' dismal 2025/26 campaign.
His strong performances at the World Cup are likely to only increase his stock, which should help West Ham in negotiations.
Man United are not the only ones to have been linked with a move for his services, though.
Ligue 1 giants PSG are reportedly keeping tabs as they could move on Bradley Barcola this summer.
Arsenal are said to have had Summerville on their shortlist, while Aston Villa have too been named as a potential destination.