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The Numbers Behind West Ham’s Summerville Replacement

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Abdul Fatawu is one name that keeps being linked with West Ham, amidst speculation that Crysencio Summerville is likely to leave during this summer transfer window.

Impressive Numbers In A Difficult Season

Fatawu, who was relegated to League One last season with Leicester City, contributed nine goals and seven assists, but his form fluctuated sharply.

The Underlying Statistics

The underlying numbers reinforced that picture. Fatawu attempted more dribbles than almost any winger in the division but completed fewer than half. He also ranked among the league’s highest for turnovers, a sign of both his heavy involvement and his inefficiency. For a Leicester side pushing for stability, that volatility became increasingly difficult to manage.

Statistic 2025/26
Club Leicester City
League Championship
Age 22
Games 44
Goals 9
Assists 7

Transfer Fee Will Be Key

These factors have shaped his current valuation, with suggestions that Leicester would likely demand £20m for the 22-year-old Ghana international. That price bracket explains why West Ham have been linked, yet he would be seen as a developmental project rather than a guaranteed starter, and for £20m there are many other options out there.

Everything Depends On Summerville

Much rests on whether or not Summerville will be playing in a claret and blue shirt next season.

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I have been a season ticket holder since the late eighties, so experienced the highs and lows of being a West Ham supporter. I previously wrote for OLAS and have contributed to a number of football publications in the past.

2 comments

  • Alan says:

    Bad headline, he’s still a West Ham player.

  • Jeeps says:

    Summerville transfer fee £50-£65m. Is he actually worth more to whu not other clubs.
    If he stays and scores 18 goals (as Leeds) contributing heavily in returning to premiership what is his worth to whu.
    For the club it probably means over £100m or more.
    Same with Mavro and Disarsi the pairing is worth more to whu than other clubs.
    End product is vast how do you evaluate a selling or buying cost when it’s premiership that’s at stake.
    How much is whu going to need to pay to get player that’s equivalent to getting them out of championship.

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