West Ham have been handed a massive boost in their chance of signing their top striker target.
So far, it’s been a real rollercoaster of a window for West Ham. They’ve been close to signing players just for the deal to fall through at the last minute, they’ve signed their top target in Max Kilman, and they’ve been linked with some unbelievable players
However, the twists continue as they could still sign their top striker target despite not being willing to meet his club’s demands.
Jhon Duran is clearly someone Tim Steidten sees as the ideal replacement to Michail Antonio. The Colombian forward hasn’t had many opportunities for Aston Villa, but the ones he has got he’s seized with both hands. Unfortunately for him, being a backup for one of the Premier League’s best strikers means that it takes a lot more than a few goals to get a fair crack at the whip.
For that exact reason, Duran is set to push for a move away, according to GIVEMESPORT, with him apparently preferring a move to the London Stadium over anywhere else.
What this could mean is that Villa are forced to lower their demands below the £40 million reported, allowing the Hammers to sign him.
While he isn’t the most experienced, he’d certainly head into the season as West Ham’s starting striker for the amount it would set the club back. He’s young, hungry and wants to wear the claret and blue in East London, pair all that with the natural talent he clearly possesses and it is a real recipe for success. Hopefully this development will allow for progress to be made soon so Lopetegui can start work with him as soon as possible.
West Ham United’s transfer activity is heating up this summer, with a significant proposal submitted for Leeds United’s talented winger, Crysencio Summerville. Amidst rumours of his potential departure from Elland Road, the Hammers are making a determined push to secure his services, potentially edging out Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea.
Under the guidance of new manager Julen Lopetegui, West Ham United has already invested £65.5 million in fresh talent, including signings like Luis Guilherme and Max Kilman. However, the club’s transfer ambitions extend further as they aim to reinforce several key positions. A new winger tops Lopetegui’s priority list, with Summerville emerging as a prime target.
Fabrizio Romano, a well-known football journalist, has confirmed that West Ham have initiated discussions for a potential deal. Summerville, at just 22 years of age, has already showcased his prowess on the field, being named the Championship Player of the Season last term thanks to an impressive haul of 20 goals and nine assists across 46 league matches.
Despite interest from other top clubs, including Liverpool and Chelsea, it is West Ham who have taken the lead in the pursuit of Summerville. Romano highlighted the club’s proactive approach on social media, stating: “West Ham have submitted an initial proposal to Leeds United for Crysencio Summerville. Talks took place also on the player side, but still not close, considered very expensive. AS Roma have also included Summerville in their list but only in case Soulé deal doesn’t happen.”
The Stakes for Leeds United
Leeds United, meanwhile, are positioned to demand a substantial fee for their star winger. With a valuation around £35 million, it remains to be seen whether West Ham will match Leeds’ expectations. The potential sale of Summerville comes at a time when Leeds has already parted ways with Archie Gray, who moved to Tottenham for £30 million, and could also lose Wilfried Gnonto, who is attracting interest from Everton.
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