West Ham agree £25m deal to sign Crysencio Summerville from Leeds
As reported by David Ornstein of Athletic, West Ham have reached a 'full agreement' with Leeds United to sign winger Crysencio Summerville this summer.
Ornstein adds that personal terms for a 5-year contract have already been agreed, and Summerville is now set to undergo his medical before flying to the US to join his new West Ham teammates.
Fraser Gillan from TeamTalk He also says it's a “done deal” as West Ham have agreed to pay £25m plus add-ons to sign Summerville from Leeds.
Summerville was arguably Leeds' star player last season, scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions.
Last year, he scored just four goals in 34 games. Premier league departures, in four consecutive games immediately before the World Cup, including a last-gasp goal as Leeds became the first visiting team to beat Liverpool at Anfield, in front of their home fans, for over five and a half years.
Leeds United under pressure to sell
Having suffered defeat in the EFL Championship play-off final, beaten 1-0 by Southampton at Wembley in May, Leeds United are under huge financial pressure to sell key assets this summer.
Archie Gray is the most notable departure, joining Tottenham for £30m, but that's not the only sale.
Marc Roca and Diego Llorente have left for Real Betis (around £6.5m combined), Charlie Cresswell has gone to Toulouse (£3.8m) while Glen Kamara has been sold to Stade Rennais for £8.5m.
With Summerville next on the way out, this would be a huge blow for Daniel Farke, whose side are under increasing pressure to get promoted.
A summer of change at West Ham United
On the other hand, this will be an excellent acquisition for West Ham United as the Julen Lopetegui era begins in east London.
Led by manager Tim Steidten, who is spearheading the Irons' recruitment, the club have already signed Max Kilman from Wolves for £40m, Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras for £25.5m and, slightly less excitingly, back-up goalkeeper Wes Foderingham on a free from Sheffield United.
With Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paquetá and Mohammed Kudus already in the squad, Guilherme already signed and Summerville seemingly on the way, this new-look West Ham team promises to be very exciting when they begin their campaign at home against Aston Villa on August 17th.
