By Kris Gonzo | Senior West Ham Columnist (Follow on X)
Guardian journalist and West Ham supporter Jacob Steinberg has revealed in his latest column that Fulham have joined the race to sign Hammers winger Crysencio Summerville.
The Dutchman has climbed to the very top of the West Ham transfer grapevine following the £85 million sale of Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham Hotspur, with many of the same clubs now being linked with a move for the former Leeds United winger.
Spurs themselves, along with Manchester United and Chelsea, have all been credited with an interest in Summerville. Now Steinberg has added Fulham to the growing list of admirers.
Summerville’s Price Continues To Rise
Summerville’s valuation has increased significantly following a string of outstanding performances at the World Cup for the Netherlands.
West Ham are now believed to value the winger at around £50 million, a considerable increase on the £30 million figure that looked more realistic immediately after relegation.
Writing in The Guardian, Steinberg said:
“It is hoped that bringing in money for Fernandes and Summerville will mean they are not under financial pressure to sell Jarrod Bowen. However, there is interest from a host of Premier League sides in West Ham’s captain.”
Bowen Hope Growing
It’s now being reported by so many outlets that the club are determined to keep hold of Jarrod Bowen that I do believe there is genuine reason for optimism that he could remain at the London Stadium.
The Hammers captain might not have been at his very best during last season’s campaign, but a good summer break should leave him refreshed and ready for the Championship season.
I’d expect him to be comfortably the division’s standout player.
After all, it’s worth remembering that even in a relegated side, he still finished second in the Premier League assist charts last season.
As for Summerville, it increasingly feels as though it’s only a matter of time before he departs.
You can add Liverpool and Arsenal also to the pl suitors list.
£50m is well under for value he literally up the World Cup was probably Holland most effective player.
If Utd paid £73m for Sancho they should pay more for Summerville even if not I would say minimum is £65m he is 24 a good kid with a great attitude.
Please do an article to remind all connected with WH that Summervillle scored 19 goals & 9 assists when he played for Leeds in the Championship. We need WH supporter media to fight to keep Summerville not to almost give the board consent that selling him is fine! Especially after they said the only thing that matters is going straight back up. They got in 85m for Fernandes and can get the extra required money from the sale of less key players which is is a much better strategy!
Please do an article to remind all connected with WH that Summervillle scored 19 goals & 9 assists when he played for Leeds in the Championship. We need WH supporter media to fight to keep Summerville not to almost give the board consent that selling him is fine! Especially after they said the only thing that matters is going straight back up. They got in 85m for Fernandes and can get the extra required money from the sale of less key players which is is a much better strategy!
No disrespect to Fulham, a fine traditional London club, mainly in the lower divisions historically.
But an upwardly mobile player doesn’t leave Hammers to further their career in that part of SW6. Yes I do realise that we’re in the Championship now.
But if Jimmy’s leaving it’ll be for a bigger club one would imagine.
There’s only one F in Fulham!
Fulham?!? 🤣