Crysencio Summerville’s remarkable season with Leeds United has not gone unnoticed, as the 22-year-old has emerged as a prime target for three Premier League heavyweights: Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool. With Leeds’ promotion bid hanging in the balance, Summerville is widely expected to depart the club, with interested parties braced to pay a significant fee for his services.
Summerville’s impressive tally of 19 goals and 9 assists in 41 Championship appearances this season has earned him the coveted Player of the Season accolade. His standout performance in Leeds’ thrilling 4-3 victory over Middlesbrough, where he netted twice and assisted Wilfried Gnonto, further solidified his status as a rising star.
Despite Leeds’ uncertain promotion prospects, Summerville’s departure seems inevitable. The Whites, who currently sit second in the Championship table, face an uphill battle to secure automatic promotion. Failure to return to the Premier League could prove costly, with Leeds at risk of losing their prized asset if they fail to achieve promotion via the playoffs.
Summerville’s return to the Premier League would be a welcome sight for Arsenal, Chelsea, or Liverpool, who are all in need of wide options to replace potential departures. Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah’s futures at Liverpool are uncertain, while Bukayo Saka’s heavy workload at Arsenal could be eased by Summerville’s arrival. Chelsea, despite having a plethora of wide options, could see Summerville as a long-term replacement for Raheem Sterling, who has recently fallen out of favor under Mauricio Pochettino.
With two years remaining on his contract, Leeds are reportedly hoping to extend Summerville’s stay. However, the Whites are resigned to his departure should they remain in the Championship. Despite the potential loss, Leeds will still make a significant profit on the €1.5m they paid to sign Summerville in 2020. His impressive goal tally of 24 and 12 assists in 84 matches for the club have showcased his immense value.
