If Crystal Palace lose their star player Michael Olise during the summer transfer window, they might turn their attention towards Leeds United’s Crysencio Summerville as a potential replacement.
Summerville, a 22-year-old Dutch winger, has already attracted interest from clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool due to his impressive performances, and he is valued at around £30 million.
While Leeds United would prefer to keep Summerville, they might be forced to sell him to comply with financial regulations.
The player himself has not indicated his future plans, but a move to a bigger Premier League club could be tempting, despite his reported happiness at Leeds.
Apart from the top clubs, Crystal Palace could also show interest in Summerville.
Under manager Oliver Glasner, Palace had a strong finish to the season, with players like Olise, Eberechi Eze, and Jean-Philippe Mateta performing well.
However, Olise and Eze are in high demand this summer, and reports suggest that Palace might immediately pursue Summerville if they lose Olise, who is valued at around £60 million.
Summerville’s 20 goals for Leeds United earned him the Championship Player of the Season award, and his talent has caught the attention of Premier League clubs. Crystal Palace are hopeful of persuading him to join them at Selhurst Park if they have a first-team spot available.
While Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester City, and Tottenham have been linked with Olise, the inflated Premier League transfer fees mean that he is likely to command almost double the price expected for Summerville.
This could leave Palace with funds to spend, but they might face competition from bigger clubs if they bid for Summerville’s services.