Manchester United have made West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville their number one target for the position after sealing deals for Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow, according to Sky Sports.
The Red Devils have prioritised strengthening their midfield this summer, and agreed a £50m deal with Chelsea to sign Andrey Santos, while a deal with Atalanta for Ederson has also been agreed, although there is talk it could be on the verge of collapse.
The club also addressed their need for a new backup goalkeeper by agreeing a deal with free agent Karl Darlow, which should Altay Bayindir to move on. But alongside those positions, United are keen to strengthen their attack, and a left-winger is understood to be high on their wishlist.
Summerville is Man Utd No.1 Target
Crysencio Summerville
Summerville, who has been described as 'elite', is expected to leave the Hammers after two seasons at the London Stadium following their relegation to the Championship.
Man Utd are keen to add more firepower to their attack as they prepare to return to the Champions League, and the expectation is that Marcus Rashford will be sold permanently, despite all parties being open to his involvement in the first-team should a deal not materialise.
The Netherlands international shone at the World Cup for his nation before their early elimination, and a deal is now expected to accelerate, although Man Utd have competition for his signature.
Man Utd have held initial talks with West Ham about a deal, and the player is very open to moving to Old Trafford, with more clarity expected in the coming weeks after he returns from his holidays.
West Ham are understood to value the former Leeds star at around £50m, although there is a belief he could be available for less.
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Summerville a Classic Man Utd Signing
West Ham United's Crysencio Summervillevia Reuters
Man Utd need to bolster their attacking options, especially on the left-wing, and the most successful transfers they have had in recent years has come when they've bought players who are ready to step up a level.
Cunha, Mbeumo, Sesko, and even Bruno Fernandes have all excelled when reaching that level in their career and then switching to Old Trafford, and Summerville is someone showing glimpses that he can do it too.
For just £50m in today's market, the club would be getting a top talent who would immediately improve the squad, and that makes it a no-brainer.
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