Leeds United could be willing to part with Crysencio Summerville in the summer transfer window.
What’s the talk?
That’s according to a report by German media outlet Frankfurter Rundschau (via Sport Witness), who claim that, after attempting to sign the 20-year-old in the January transfer window, HSV Hamburg are once again plotting a move for the winger at the end of the season – before the report goes on to state that Leeds may even be willing to part with the Netherlands U21 international for as little as €2m (£1.7m) this summer.
Orta must avoid Summerville disaster
While it is true that, following his move to Elland Road back in September 2020, Summerville is yet to fully establish himself as a regular in the Leeds United first team, it is undeniable that the youngster is nevertheless a player who possesses a great deal of potential.
Indeed, having coached the £1.8m-rated forward during a loan spell at ADO Den Haag, Chris Powell was full of praise for the youngster prior to his switch to the Whites, stating: “You could see the raw talent he had.
“He’s only tiny, he’s like five foot nothing but he’s got wonderful balance. One vs one is his strength, against players. He’s quite a free spirit out on the wing, in a good way.
“He’ll excite you, he’s a bag of tricks. There’s some talent there, it’s just how it’s harnessed and what the coaches demand from him.
“He’s played for the U18s and U19s for Holland so he’s well thought of in Dutch football. His talent isn’t in doubt. He will have to learn how Leeds want him to play, in the U23s, and take it on board. It’s an exciting signing.”
Despite this undoubted potential, over his one and half year spell with the Premier League side thus far, the £8.4k-per-week sensation has made just eight senior appearances – something which led to the attacker requesting a move away from the club in the January transfer window.
However, following Marcelo Bielsa’s departure, and Jesse Marsch’s subsequent appointment in the Elland Road dugout, Summerville could yet go on to flourish at Leeds – should the American manager put his faith in the 20-year-old.
As such, Victor Orta simply must avoid selling the player who Ben Parker dubbed a “frightening” talent this summer – especially for as little as £1.7m – as this decision would undoubtedly come back to haunt the club in the future.
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