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What we know as Al Hilal open talks with Crysencio Summerville representatives

Pete Hanson

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Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have joined the race for wantaway West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville.

The Netherlands international is drawing plenty of interest and looks certain to depart in the summer transfer window.

Manchester United have been tracking the 24-year-old, but are likely to need to sell Marcus Rashford before stepping up their interest.

PSG, Liverpool and Aston Villa have all been mooted with an interest, as have Fulham.

Roma have most recently been reportedly stepping up their interest in the former Leeds United man.

Al Hilal are now hoping to steal a march on their rivals, who have thus far yet to press ahead with a transfer.

Al Hilal in direct contact with Summerville reps as deal explored

West Ham Zone has covered reported that Roma could meet with agents of exit-linked West Ham ace Summerville on Tuesday.

However, it appears the Serie A club are not the only team trying to get an agreement sorted with Summerville's team.

According to prominent journalist Sacha Tavolieri, mega-rich Saudi outfit Al-Hilal have now begun talks with Summerville's representatives.

He added that Al-Hilal are exploring the possibility of a deal this summer, and that West Ham have been informed of their interest.

Tavolieri added that Roma do still hold an interest in Summerville, and that it is a case of "wait and see".

Crysencio Summerville in action for West Ham United
What weekly wage Roma have offered Crysencio Summerville to quit West Ham after Tuesday talks

Who else could leave West Ham this summer?

West Ham's relegation from the Premier League meant it was always likely that their top talent would be targeted.

Mateus Fernandes has already joined Tottenham in an £85million deal, and Summerville looks certain to follow him out of the exit door.

Captain Jarrod Bowen has been linked to both Everton and Aston Villa, though there is growing confidence the skipper will stay.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be sold, though, with the likes of Everton and Arsenal having been linked to his signature.

Jean Clair-Todibo almost certainly has no future in East London, with Marseille apparently keen to take him back to France.

The Hammers will hope to not lose too many more players, but it does look as though more will depart before significant incomings are made.

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