A transfer target for Liverpool is now very likely to be sold this summer following a new development.
Arne Slot will be looking to improve the playing staff at Anfield following a 2023/24 campaign in which no silverware was secured, and the Dutchman could now sign a fellow countryman to help him succeed at Liverpool…
Liverpool now have better chance of signing Crysencio Summerville
A story from the Daily Mail earlier in May claimed that Leeds United are expected to undergo a fire sale if they failed to win the Championship Play-Off final.
Now, that is exactly what has happened, as Southampton recorded a 1-0 win over the Whites at Wembley on Sunday.
It comes after Ben Jacobs claimed that Leeds United No.10 Crysencio Summerville is a target for Liverpool this summer, and the Daily Mail specifically mention that the Dutch winger is the most likely to depart Elland Road after defeat at Wembley.
The Netherlands U23 international enjoyed a standout 2023/24 campaign, scoring 21 goals while also providing ten assists in 48 appearances.
Summerville’s efforts even saw him named Championship Player of the Season.
How much Dutchman could cost Arne Slot
Leeds United paid just £1.3m to sign Summerville from Feyenoord in September 2020 – and the Whites now want to make a huge profit.
A story by Football Transfers states that those at Elland Road will demand £45m to sell the 22-year-old this summer.
Of course, that is a significant sum of money to spend on a player directly out of the Championship, although the likes of Michael Olise and Ebere Eze prove there is top class talent in England’s second tier, who can quickly develop into Premier League stars.
There are also doubts over the future of Luis Diaz at Anfield, so a move for Summerville may end up becoming a necessity for Liverpool, rather than just a signing for attacking depth.
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as we wouldn’t be surprised to see the Reds attempt to raid Leeds United after their defeat at Wembley.