Manchester United have made initial contact with West Ham over a potential move for Crysencio Summerville, according to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs. The club are understood to be exploring options as they seek an additional forward, having also been linked with Iliman Ndiaye and Rafael Le\u00e3o.<\/p>\n
Any concrete progress on a Summerville deal is likely to be shaped by Marcus Rashford’s immediate future at Old Trafford. Rashford will return to United after his loan with Barcelona and the World Cup, following a season in which Barcelona declined to trigger a purchase clause of \u20ac30 million ($34 million). He finished that spell with a return of 14 goals and 14 assists.<\/p>\n
The crux of United\u2019s dilemma is contractual. Rashford is the club\u2019s highest earner, on a reported \u00a3325,000 ($433,500) per week, and club officials are keen to reduce that financial commitment. Signing another winger is seen as difficult to justify until the club resolves Rashford\u2019s situation. Rashford remains available for transfer, believed to be available for \u00a340 million ($53.4 million), but persuading him to move could be challenging. Reports indicate he is not interested in joining another Premier League side and European interest currently appears limited.<\/p>\n
United have left open the option for Rashford to rebuild his career at the club, while also encouraging offers. There is hope that his performances with England at the World Cup could generate interest.<\/p>\n
Summerville appeals for several reasons contained in United\u2019s scouting: he is comfortable across the forward line, an excellent dribbler, effective against a high press and capable of driving the ball forward. The Dutch international scored five goals and supplied four assists in the Premier League last season. West Ham\u2019s relegation is likely to create pressure to sell and Summerville\u2019s availability is seen as an advantage. He has also been tipped to follow teammate Mateus Fernandes back to the Premier League.<\/p>\n
For now United are building a file on possible targets and assessing how Rashford\u2019s status will affect recruitment priorities in the close season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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