Manchester United have made West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville their primary target for summer reinforcement, according to Sky Sports.
The 24-year-old had a mixed start to life at West Ham but grew into a key performer as the season progressed, particularly following the arrival of manager Nuno Espírito Santo.
Summerville finished the campaign having contributed 12 goals and assists for the Hammers, cementing his status as one of their standout attacking players despite the club’s struggles.
West Ham endured a deeply disappointing season that ultimately ended in relegation from the Premier League, with Summerville one of the few consistent bright spots throughout.
The Dutch winger carried that form into the World Cup, registering four goal contributions in four matches, including the assist for Cody Gakpo’s opening goal against Morocco.
The Netherlands were unfortunately eliminated on penalties, with Summerville among those who missed from the spot during the shootout.
His performances on the international stage demonstrated that he operates at an even higher level when surrounded by better quality teammates, a factor likely to attract top-flight suitors.
Sky Sports reports that United view Summerville as a leading target to fill their left-wing position, with the club looking to strengthen their attacking options this summer alongside their midfield priorities.
Following the Netherlands’ World Cup exit, the former Leeds United star is expected to attract significant attention, with Manchester United firmly among the clubs showing keen interest.
However, any move for Summerville is reported to hinge largely on the situation surrounding Marcus Rashford, who is set to return to Old Trafford following England’s World Cup campaign.
Should a transfer materialise, the report suggests his output could improve significantly when playing alongside the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha at Old Trafford.
West Ham have a well-established reputation as tough negotiators when it comes to selling key players, meaning United face a challenging road ahead in any potential deal.
With Summerville’s Transfermarkt valuation currently set at £34 million, the Red Devils would likely need to submit a concrete offer well above that figure to persuade West Ham to sell.