Report: Premier League Club to Pursue Leeds United Player if England’s £60m Euro 2024 Star is Sold
A Premier League club is expected to pursue one of Leeds United’s key players this summer, contingent on their potential decision to cash in on their £60m-rated star, currently part of England’s Euro 2024 squad.
Leeds United is acutely aware that they will need to offload players this summer due to reports indicating the club owes £190m in player transfers. Crysencio Summerville appears to be the prime candidate for departure.
Liverpool, Chelsea, West Ham, Fulham, and Bournemouth have all shown interest in the Dutch winger, who is reportedly valued between £35m and £40m. Recently, Crystal Palace has also expressed interest, according to a new report.
The Mirror reports that both Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze have attracted attention following their impressive performances during Palace’s remarkable run in the second half of the 2023-24 season.
Eze’s outstanding form earned him a spot in Gareth Southgate’s preliminary 33-man squad for Euro 2024, having scored five goals and provided two assists in his last six Premier League matches for The Eagles.
Eze’s talent has not only impressed in England but also caught the eye of Tottenham. A report from Football Transfers indicates Spurs are keen to sign Eze for £60m, and with their European participation, it is likely to entice the player.
Palace is preparing for such a bid, with Spurs aiming to build on their fifth-place finish under Ange Postecoglou. The Mirror suggests that Summerville has been identified as a potential replacement should Eze depart.
Summerville seems destined for the Premier League, and he must now consider which top-tier club suits him best, with Leeds looking to secure a significant amount of cash for his transfer.
If Leeds secures a fee close to the figures being discussed, it would represent a substantial profit, which would be a significant advantage in terms of Financial Fair Play regulations. Summerville joined Leeds from Feyenoord in 2020 for a modest £1.3m.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot even mentioned that he wished his former club had not sold the diminutive winger for such a low fee.
Despite the criticism Victor Orta has faced, the acquisition of Summerville stands out as a significant positive. This transfer will help The 49ers align with Profit & Sustainability rules.
