West Ham: Crysencio Summerville 'serious' option for Man United as new price mooted
West Ham may have plenty of business to conduct with Manchester United this summer.
The Red Devils are one of the favourites to sign midfielder Mateus Fernandes, but the Hammers are not budging on their £80million price tag so far.
Manchester United seem reluctant to fork out that level of fee for the 21-year-old, and it may ultimately be a saga that continues to drag on.
However, Crysencio Summerville may also be on his way to Old Trafford amid the latest reports.
Summerville has recently impressed in the 2026 World Cup, and his performances are certain to attract suitors.
The winger may not want to play in the Championship next season, and now a new route back to England's top-flight looks to have opened.
What has been said about Manchester United's interest in Crysencio Summerville?
The future of Summerville is sure to be a constant topic throughout the transfer window.
The Dutchman has already attracted plenty of interest from within Serie A as well as from Aston Villa, but he could now have another option to remain in England.
According to journalist David Ornstein for The Athletic, Summerville has attracted "serious attention" from Man United in the event they need to sign a winger.
The future of Marcus Rashford could play a key role in whether they make a move for the Dutchman, as it is stated the Englishman could stay after Barcelona opted not to activate their buy option.
West Ham, like with Fernandes, has placed a sizable fee on Summerville, with it being said that it would "cost approximately £50m for West Ham to sanction the departure."
It had previously been suggested West Ham were looking for a fee of around £40m.
Summerville still has a long-term contract until 2029, so the Irons are not desperate to sell.
Additionally, recent comments from shareholder Daniel Kretinsky have allayed fears that the Hammers need to bring in money from player sales.
The Czech business owner insisted they do not need to sell their top stars heading into next season.
Why West Ham are right to set high fees for their top stars
There will be many out there who feel a £50m fee for a winger now in the Championship is a steep price.
However, the Irons have the player on a long-term contract. Additionally, after his goal in the Netherlands' opening game of the World Cup, the E20 side has much more leverage
If Kretinsky is correct in that the East Londoners do not need to sell, then they should aim to keep as many top players as they possibly can
Setting high prices is a win-win situation for West Ham. If clubs are unwilling to meet their valuation, they keep their star, and if they do, they bring in a sizeable fee to begin their rebuild.