AC Milan are ready to challenge Tottenham Hotspur for the services of West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville, and it is mixed news for Spurs.
Summerville was the only West Ham player to come out with any credit in what was a disastrous end to the season for the East London club, which ended in relegation on the final day of the campaign.
It has been widely reported that Spurs are looking to poach Summerville from their fierce rivals, as the player looks for an exit route from the London Stadium.
Some reports have claimed that Tottenham are ready to submit a concrete offer for the West Ham man, but the Lilywhites’ pursuit of the 24-year-old may have just got a lot harder.
Tottenham battling Aston Villa and AC Milan for Crysencio Summerville
TEAMtalk have claimed that Summerville is expected to leave West Ham this summer and name Tottenham Hotspur as one of the contenders for his signature.
They reveal that the Lilywhites and Aston Villa had both initially expressed an interest in the Dutchman, but they have been joined by another Serie A giant.
AC Milan are the latest club to enter the race for Summerville, with the Italian club emerging as ‘serious contenders’ for his signature.
The Rossoneri have already made checks on the winger, and they have identified him as the ideal option to replace Rafael Leao, whose future at the San Siro is uncertain.
Ironically, Tottenham are reportedly interested in Leao themselves, so AC Milan winning the race for Summerville could be a case of good news and bad news for the Lilywhites.
The outlet adds that Milan’s recruitment staff are of the belief that Summerville possesses all the required qualities to make a big impact in Serie A.
West Ham’s stance and asking price for Summerville revealed
TEAMtalk say that the Hammers are aware that keeping hold of the former Leeds man will be difficult following their relegation from the Premier League.
While West Ham have not made a final decision on Summerville’s future, sources indicate that the player is expected to leave as long as a suitable offer arrives.
Having paid £25m to sign him from Elland Road two years ago, Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are likely to make him available for around £35m this summer.