Manchester United are eyeing a £50million move for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, who's boosted his stock with two goals in two games for the Netherlands at the World Cup
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United on the side line during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on May 17, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
Michael Carrick is lining up his targets(Image: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
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Former Manchester United star Nicky Butt has backed a move for Crysencio Summerville, who's shone at the World Cup. Summerville, 24, is the subject of interest from United, who recently lodged an enquiry.
West Ham are expected to demand around £50million for the Dutchman, especially after his exploits in North America. Summerville has scored two goals in as many games for the Netherlands, the latest coming in Saturday's 5-1 demolition of Sweden.
His prolific spell for West Ham at the beginning of the calendar year gave Nuno Espirito Santo's men an improved chance of staying up, although he wasn't able to maintain his form. Despite that, Butt has told United to pursue a deal for Summerville.
Speaking to Paddy Power, Butt explained: "He's an explosive player, he's good to watch, but I don't think he's consistent enough. However, the money shouldn't be a lot to get him, and United have to build a squad.
"It can't be all about going and getting the superstar signings. Summerville was brilliant for the Netherlands in the first game, so he could potentially start every week for Man United. I'm looking at him thinking he's got to get a lot more consistent to get to the next level. But I'd still definitely look at signing a player like him."
The ex-Red Devils midfielder added: "We've got to build the squad, the bench has got to be stronger. When you play a team and see their starting 11 but then they've got another four that can come on and make a difference, that's massive.
"When United played Leeds at Old Trafford last season and they got beat, the players on the bench and around the squad weren't good enough. When they're all fit they're really good but they still need to build the squad so I'd be going for some players like that as well."
HOUSTON - (lr) Crysencio Summerville of the Netherlands and Memphis Depay of the Netherlands celebrate after the 5-1 victory over Sweden during the FIFA 2026 World Cup Group F match between the Netherlands and Sweden at Houston Stadium on June 20, 2026, in Houston, United States. ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/ANP (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)
Crysencio Summerville is shining at the World Cup(Image: ANP via Getty Images)
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Summerville, who joined from Leeds in 2024, is under contact at the London Stadium until 2031. The winger isn't the only West Ham player who United are interested in. Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes is a target, although Arsenal and Tottenham also have him on their shortlists.
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