Liverpool are anticipated to bid for Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville, based on reviews in Yorkshire, although it’s unclear whether or not there may be real curiosity.
Summerville is thought to be a participant on Liverpool’s radar, and with Leeds failing to safe promotion to the Premier League, their standout expertise is anticipated to go away.
That has led to hypothesis over a transfer to Anfield, notably because the Reds are available in the market for a brand new winger and have not too long ago appointed one other Dutchman, Arne Slot, as head coach.
Because it stands, there was no motion in terms of Summerville, however LeedsLive have claimed each Liverpool and Chelsea are “set to make bids.”
This comes with a price ticket of “round £35 million” set for the 22-year-old, who scored 21 objectives and laid on 10 assists in 49 video games final season.
Leeds are more likely to promote
Summerville is more likely to be among the many most coveted wingers available on the market, notably for Premier League golf equipment, and at £35 million might be a cut price signing.
Leeds are in a troublesome place as, after shedding the playoff last to Southampton, they are going to be required to boost funds with the intention to keep away from any monetary sanctions.
But it surely stays to be seen if claims of advances from Anfield are real, with This Is Anfield‘s David Lynch reporting in January that there’s “no assure” the Reds would comply with up on any curiosity.
The vast majority of Summerville’s appearances within the marketing campaign simply gone got here as a left winger, the place Liverpool’s squad is already well-stocked.
Luis Diaz was first alternative within the left-sided position final season beneath Jurgen Klopp, however Slot additionally has compatriot Cody Gakpo as an attention-grabbing possibility together with the versatile Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota.
Liverpool need a left-footer
Summerville can, nevertheless, play on the proper flank, and did so virtually completely when coming by at Feyenoord’s academy – together with loans with FC Dordrecht and ADO Den Haag – in addition to in Leeds‘ youth ranks.
He even began on the proper in opposition to Slot’s AZ Alkmaar throughout the 2019/20 season with ADO Den Haag, earlier than transferring up entrance within the follow-up conflict that time period.
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All indicators level to Liverpool searching for a younger, left-footed winger for the proper flank this summer season, although, with Summerville’s proper his dominant foot.
That would work in opposition to the Netherlands youth worldwide, with the likes of Michael Olise, Bryan Mbeumo and Johan Bakayoko maybe extra lifelike candidates.
