Manchester United are “paying serious attention” to West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as part of their search for a left-sided wide player this summer. Sources suggest the club view Summerville as one of several candidates while evaluating alternatives and squad options.

Summerville, 24, drew fresh interest after an impressive World Cup showing against Japan in which he scored and offered a combative display off the ball. The Athletic reports Manchester United have “enquired” about his situation. At an estimated $67.1 million (£50 million) he sits at the lower end of the price range compared with other reported targets.

Other names United have considered include Yan Diomande, Iliman Ndiaye, Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola. Leipzig are likely to demand about $116 million (€100 million, £86.5 million) for Diomande, a figure that would place him well above Summerville and potentially push any move beyond the immediate window. Barcola has been linked amid reports of frustration over his minutes at Paris Saint-Germain.

Domestically, reintegrating Marcus Rashford remains a discussed option within the club, although it may be regarded as a last resort. Michael Carrick has not ruled out that path while also acknowledging the desire to add a new wide player.

Summerville’s form last season included a run of four successive Premier League goals in January after an indifferent start to 2025–26, but a minor injury in March interrupted his momentum and reduced his influence in the closing weeks.

West Ham paid roughly half of the reported United valuation to sign Summerville from Leeds United in 2024. Relegation has increased the likelihood of interest in the club’s top performers, a list that also contains midfield target Mateus Fernandes and attacker Jarrod Bowen.

Daniel Křetínský, the incoming principal shareholder at West Ham, has insisted the club will not sell for financial reasons. “We have a very credible strategy,” Křetínský told The Times. “We don’t need to sell the players for financial reasons. We are doing this to make sure we are promoted back to the Premier League immediately. That is our only goal.”

Manchester United are being reported as the leading contenders to sign Mateus Fernandes after West Ham’s relegation left the club ready to move their prized asset on. The Times believes United are “increasingly confident” that they can conclude a deal for the 21-year-old, with Arsenal less willing to meet West Ham’s valuation of over £80 million.

Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have also been linked, but sources suggest United have moved ahead of Arsenal in the running. West Ham purchased the Portugal international in a deal worth in excess of £40 million and appear resigned to maximising their return. Southampton retain a 15% sell-on clause from the midfielder’s previous transfer.

United have already agreed to sign Éderson from Atalanta as they look to strengthen a midfield that will lose Casemiro. Fernandes is reported to be the club’s second midfield target and could become a further priority if Manuel Ugarte departs this summer.

While Old Trafford is presented as the most likely destination, the draft of interest also includes a claim that new Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has urged the Spanish club to pursue his compatriot.

Fernandes drew attention in a difficult season at the London Stadium, earning a Premier League Young Player of the Season nomination. He contributed seven goal involvements in the league and averaged 11 defensive contributions per match, a rate inside only Casemiro (12.5) and Ugarte (14.5) among United’s midfield references.

At 21, Fernandes offers a blend of creative spark and physical tenacity and is viewed as a high-upside signing who can operate as a box-to-box presence or in a more defensive role. For a Manchester United side assembling youth and energy in central areas, he would join Bruno, Kobbie Mainoo and Éderson as options expected to help the club cope with domestic and Champions League demands next season.

Manchester United have added Antonee Robinson to a short list as they seek cover at left back ahead of the next season. Luke Shaw enjoyed what was likely his best campaign since joining in 2014, playing all 38 Premier League matches, but he will shortly turn 31 and is entering the latter stages of his career.

Robinson is an emerging option. Almost 29, the Fulham defender offers distinct qualities: pace, a high work rate and notable attacking output for a full back. This past season is a poor example because of injury trouble, but he made 10 Premier League assists for Fulham in 2024–25. He is a more immediate, perhaps short-term profile than a younger long-term successor would be.

Newcastle’s Lewis Hall has been linked for some time. Sky Sports notes that interest in the 21-year-old continues with ongoing “monitoring,” but Robinson has appeared as the newer candidate. The two represent contrasting targets: Hall is younger and viewed as a potential long-term replacement, while Robinson might arrive to provide reliable depth behind Shaw for the next few seasons.

A comparison of key metrics underlines the difference. Robinson is listed at age 28 with 158 Premier League appearances, 18 combined goals and assists and 54 national team caps. Hall is 21 with 84 Premier League appearances, eight combined goals and assists, four national team caps and a later contract expiry. Transfer values cited in the comparison put Robinson at $25.3 million and Hall at $46.1 million.

Robinson is a United-type signing in profile: a fit, attack-minded full back who can slot in as cover and add quality on the flank. He is also a regular for his national team. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, ‘Jedi’ has played 54 times for the Stars and Stripes since debuting in 2018.

Should United move, the decision between immediate, experienced backup and a longer-term, more expensive prospect will shape the club’s left-back planning.