AliousTEAMtalk reports that Crysencio Summerville, Leeds United’s standout player, won’t be joining Brighton and Hove Albion this summer as talks between the clubs have stalled.
The talented Dutchman has caught the eye of several top-tier clubs, including Liverpool and Chelsea.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also mentioned that Summerville’s name came up during Paris Saint-Germain’s discussions with the agent of Feyenoord’s Lutsharel Geertruida, as they share representation.
Brighton appeared to be frontrunners for Summerville’s signature following his impressive 21-goal, 10-assist performance in 49 appearances last season. Leeds valued him at £30 million, and it seemed a move to the Amex was imminent.
However, TEAMtalk now claims Brighton is no longer in contention as negotiations have hit a dead end.
With Brighton out of the picture, other interested parties may step up their pursuit of the 22-year-old winger.
Leeds United’s financial struggles have intensified after failing to secure promotion, losing 1-0 to Southampton in the play-off final.
The club faces a £190 million debt from previous player acquisitions, prompting a series of departures from Elland Road.
Notable transfers include Archie Gray’s move to Tottenham Hotspur for £30-40 million (as reported by BBC Sport), with Joe Rodon moving in the opposite direction. Luis Sinisterra, Marc Roca, Charlie Cresswell, and Diego Llorente have also been sold. Summerville is expected to be among the next batch of players to leave the club this summer.
Summerville’s future at Leeds United became uncertain once the club failed to secure immediate promotion back to the Premier League.
After their Wembley defeat, retaining the winger for the upcoming 2024/25 season seems highly unlikely.
A transfer to Brighton appeared to be a logical step for the prolific attacker.
The Seagulls have built a reputation for signing promising young talents at reasonable prices, developing them further, and then selling them on for substantial profits. While this deal seemed beneficial for all parties involved, it appears that Leeds, Brighton, or Summerville himself may have had a change of heart.
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