Aston Villa and Brighton are both pushing to sign Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville after his outstanding season in the Championship.
Crysencio Summerville emerges as key man for Leeds United
The 22-year-old has featured regularly for the Whites over the years, but their relegation to the Championship allowed Summerville to step up as a main man at Elland Road.
And, he has embraced that responsibility, scoring 15 goals and registering eight assists for Daniel Farke’s side as they sit top of the Championship table ahead of tonight’s game at Watford.
As well as the excellent productivity, the former Feyenoord youngster has been a joy to watch with his all-round game, with his pace and close control making him a hard man to stop at this level.
Aston Villa and Brighton tracking Crysencio Summerville
Therefore, it’s perhaps no surprise that Summerville is attracting transfer attention, and Football Insider has revealed that both Villa and Brighton have the player on their radar ahead of the summer window.
“Aston Villa and Brighton are “very keen” on signing Leeds United star Crysencio Summerville going into the summer. It is believed that the Premier League duo are eager to bolster their frontline ahead of next season and have shortlisted the Whites’ prolific attacker.”
Leeds United’s stance on Crysencio Summerville
Yet, the report does state that Leeds are under ‘no pressure’ to cash in on Summerville – providing they win promotion to the Premier League, which is looking increasingly likely.
If they do go up, the Yorkshire side would demand an even bigger fee to sell their prized asset, and whilst Villa may appeal if they can offer Champions League football, it’s hard to see Summerville pushing to go if he can play top-flight football at Elland Road.
Obviously, the dynamics change significantly if the Whites remain in the second tier.
Not only would Summerville be more inclined to push for a move, but Leeds would have to consider sales as they prepare for another year outside the Premier League, which would impact their finances.
