Manchester United are lining up a move for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as a potential replacement for Marcus Rashford. The Dutch international is available for approximately £30 million following West Ham’s relegation to the Championship.
The 24-year-old is viewed by United as a suitable candidate to fill a left-sided forward role should Rashford depart Old Trafford this summer. West Ham are willing to sanction the sale of the Netherlands international provided they receive an acceptable offer, with the Championship club looking to balance their books after dropping down a division.
Rashford’s future remains uncertain despite having two years remaining on his current contract. The forward spent the second half of last season on loan at Barcelona after a temporary spell at Aston Villa, and relations between the player and the club remain strained following a breakdown in communication. While an uneasy truce currently exists that could see the 28-year-old start the season at Old Trafford, United’s preference remains to move him on permanently or via another loan arrangement. Finding a club capable of financing the deal presents a significant obstacle given the financial demands involved.
Busy summer at Old Trafford
The potential pursuit of Summerville comes amid significant investment elsewhere in the squad. United completed the double signing of midfielders Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans earlier this week for a combined initial outlay of £82 million.
Manager Michael Carrick is still seeking further reinforcements in central midfield, with Roma’s Manu Koné, Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga on the club’s radar. However, each player is valued at around £80 million, making any additional incoming deals in that position appear unlikely at this stage.
United’s summer strategy appears focused on refreshing their attacking options while continuing to reshape the midfield. The situation regarding Rashford’s departure will likely determine whether a formal bid for Summerville materialises in the coming weeks, with the Red Devils monitoring the Dutch winger’s situation closely as they await developments on their current number ten.