West Ham United and Fulham are showing interest in Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville, as the race for potential new forwards heats up.
Discussions between West Ham and Leeds have revealed a significant difference in valuation, indicating that the Hammers may need to negotiate a lower asking price to finalize the deal.
Summerville, who has entered the last two years of his contract at Elland Road, was named Championship Player of the Season after a standout campaign with Leeds, where he scored 21 goals and provided 10 assists, despite the team’s defeat in the Championship play-off final.
West Ham Pursues Bayern’s Mazraoui
West Ham United is currently in talks with Bayern Munich regarding the acquisition of right-back Noussair Mazraoui. The Morocco international also has two years remaining on his contract at Bayern. Mazraoui isn’t the sole right-back on West Ham’s radar, as they continue to express interest in Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters and Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Transfer Window Updates for West Ham
West Ham United is eyeing additional attacking options, including Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran and Villarreal’s Alexander Sorloth, although no formal offers have been extended for either player. The Hammers are also in a holding pattern regarding Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo. While an agreement was reached with Nice, Todibo reportedly favors a move to Juventus, which has affected West Ham’s plans.
Fulham’s Strategic Moves in the Transfer Market
Fulham is deliberating whether to submit an enhanced offer for Fluminense midfielder Andre, having seen their initial £17 million bid declined. Reports suggest the player is enthusiastic about joining Fulham, with agreement on personal terms likely to be straightforward.
Despite Manchester United’s insistence that key player Scott McTominay is not for sale, Fulham’s interest persists, potentially leading to another approach for the midfielder. Additionally, Arsenal forward Emile Smith Rowe is reportedly an option for Fulham should he leave the Gunners, adding another layer to their transfer strategy.
Important Dates for the Summer Transfer Window
The 2024 summer transfer window is set to close on August 30 at 11 PM UK time for the Premier League, with the deadline adjusted to align with other major European leagues. This change follows discussions involving leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain, and France.
