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West Ham United have ‘genuine’ interest in Leeds United Gem

Leeds United star striker Crysencio Summerville has been the subject of interest from a number of top European and Premier League clubs, including West Ham United.

Transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano reported earlier this week that the Hammers have made a formal offer to Leeds United in a bid to bring the Dutchman to the London Stadium. However, Romano stated that despite recent discussions between the club and Summerville’s representatives, the East London outfit consider him too expensive at the moment due to the Whites’ asking price.

West Ham United have ‘genuine’ interest in Leeds United Gem

Furthermore, the Italian journalist reported that Serie A giants AS Roma have also added Summerville to their list of possible signings this summer, although the club will only make a move for him if their pursuit of Juventus winger Matias Soule , will succeed. However, it appears the Giallorossi won’t be in the running after all as Roma and the Bianconeri have agreed a £22million fee that will see the player move to the Stadio Olimpico.

Now Romano has provided an update on West Ham’s pursuit of Summerville’s signature, saying he is unsure if the Premier League side will be able to pull off a move but that their interest is “genuine”. Speaking to GIVE ME SPORT, he said:

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“The interest is still there in Summerville. It’s an expensive package so I’m not sure West Ham will be able to mit happens, but the interest is real.

“They’ve had contact from the player and contact from the club after they spoke to Leeds last week. He is one of the players they have on the short list.

West Ham aren’t the only club in the English top flight with Summerville on their summer wish list. It has also been reported in recent weeks that Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle United and even Brighton and Hove Albion have been monitoring his situation at Elland Road.

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There will always be interest in Summerville whether or not Leeds United win promotion back to the Premier League, but that intrigue has been heightened since Daniel Farke’s side failed to do so after defeat in the play-off final. the player registered 31 goal contributions in all competitions in the previous campaign.

However, White’s asking price appears to be far too excessive at the moment for any team to make a formal approach for the striker. The West Yorkshire outfit are reportedly looking for between £35m and £40m to let Summerville leave, which may be too much of a risk for many clubs in a transfer window where PSR is on the minds of most board members management from the upper level.

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