Chelsea and Liverpool are ‘leading the race for Leeds star Crysencio Summerville’, with ‘FIVE Premier League clubs keen on the winger’ after Daniel Farke’s men missed out on promotion to the top flight
- It appears Leeds ace Crysencio Summerville will be leaving the club this summer
- Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign him
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Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly set to battle it out for the signature of Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville this summer.
Summerville won the Championship Player of the Year after a stellar campaign at Elland Road, but could not guide Leeds back into the Premier League as they were beaten 1-0 by Southampton in the play-off final on Sunday.
Leeds are on the verge of being raided by Premier League clubs, with Mail Sport revealing on Monday that they owe other teams £190m in transfer fees, and Summerville looks set to leave before the start of next season.
According to The sunChelsea and Liverpool are in pole position for the 22-year-old, but there is also interest from three other top clubs.
West Ham, Fulham and Bournemouth are also charmed by Summerville, although none of these three teams will be able to offer him European football next season.
Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville (pictured) is wanted by Chelsea and Liverpool
Daniel Farke’s Leeds failed to gain promotion back to the Premier League after losing Sunday’s play-off final
Summerville’s versatility and work rate will appeal to incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot (pictured)
Summerville is valued at around £35-40m after scoring 21 goals in all competitions for Daniel Farke’s men in 2023-24.
He can play on either flank and his versatility and work rate will appeal to incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot.
Mohamed Salah and Luiz Diaz have both been linked with a move away from Anfield this summer, and Summerville could be seen as a potential replacement.
He could also become one of Enzo Maresca’s first signings at Chelsea, with the Italian expected to be named the new Blues boss soon after Mauricio Pochettino left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent last week.
It looks like Leeds will be offloading several first-team stars this off-season as they prepare for another year in the Championship.
Wilfried Gnonto and teenage star Archie Gray could both enjoy strong campaigns under Farke.