Leeds United are set to sanction the permanent exit of Crysencio Summerville as West Ham United close in on the Dutchman, and Leeds fans are all calling for the same signing to replace the Dutchman.
The 22-year-old has been constantly linked with a move to a Premier League club this summer. It comes after the winger won The Championship Player of the Season award, having had a hand in 31 goals.
The 49ers said there would be sales. Six so far, including Archie Gray’s move to Tottenham and Glen Kamara to Rennes, while Charlie Cresswell, Marc Roca, Diego Llorente and Kris Klaesson have been sold.
Gray’s move to Tottenham for £40m has put Leeds in a much stronger position when it comes to the negotiating table. It meant Leeds did not have to sell, and would only cash in if their valuation was met.
Crysencio Summerville set to undergo West Ham medical today
Reports this week said that West Ham would only be willing to offer £20m, while Leeds wanted £40m for Summerville. But fast forward a couple of days and an initial £25m fee is agreed, plus future add-ons.
Summerville will now undergo a West Ham medical having agreed personal terms on a five-year deal until the summer of 2029. It leaves Leeds lacking out wide with just over a week before the opener.
Leeds take on Portsmouth at Elland Road on August 10, and without Summerville the Whites only have Willy Gnonto, Brenden Aaronson and Dan James. The latter has been suffering with an injury of late.
Leeds fans all want the same player signed to replace Summerville
The need for a winger is huge, now. Jaidon Anthony and Ian Poveda have already left and while Aaronson is back at the club, the American is naturally a no.10 though he has played on the left during pre-season.
But Leeds are likely to go after a replacement and Leeds fans want Jack Clarke. The Thorp Arch academy product left Leeds for Tottenham in 2019, returning on loan briefly but since starring at Sunderland.
Clarke, 23, is deemed as one of The Championship’s best wingers after scoring 15 goals last season. It is likely he would cost a big fee, but Leeds fans think he is the obvious choice to replace Summerville.
Especially, as he would provide Leeds with a homegrown player alongside his obvious quality from the left wing. One fan described a move for Clarke as a “no-brainer”, while others say “bring him home”.
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