Manchester United have reportedly initiated ‘direct club-to-club contact’ with West Ham over Crysencio Summerville.
That’s according to Ben Jacobs, who adds that talks have been deemed ‘exploratory’, though the forward is ‘high’ in their thinking.
🚨 Exclusive: Manchester United open talks with West Ham over Crysencio Summerville.
Direct club-to-club contact.
Classified by Manchester United sources as exploratory at this stage, but the Dutch winger high in #MUFC thinking.
Any bid could be contingent on Marcus Rashford… pic.twitter.com/AF0htoyB3j
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 2, 2026
Crysencio Summerville to United: The latest
Jacobs also claimed earlier this week that the 24-year-old would be ‘keen’ on joining United this summer as he explores a move away from the relegated Irons.
Summerville made the switch to the London Stadium in a £25 million transfer from Leeds United, where he’d spent four years.
Now, he could well go on to represent a fierce rival in the form of the Red Devils, which would see him come up against the Elland Road outfit next season.
Catch Crysencio Summerville if you can! 🏃
⚒️ @WestHam pic.twitter.com/N3MQEijWXP
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 20, 2026
On Tuesday, the Dutchman bowed out of the World Cup with the Netherlands following their Round of 32 penalty shootout defeat to Morocco.
Summerville had played an influential role throughout their campaign prior to the spot-kicks, having returned two goals and two assists in four appearances, and United chiefs would’ve undoubtedly been watching on from home to see how he fared on the biggest stage.
Summerville signing dependent on Marcus Rashford exit
Yet, a concrete offer for Summerville may hinge on Marcus Rashford being sold.
The Carrington graduate is still at the World Cup with England and will be hoping to have an impact in their last-16 clash against Mexico in the early hours of Monday morning.
When his international duties are wrapped up, his future at Old Trafford will come to the fore once again, with United mulling over whether he should be kept in Michael Carrick’s ranks.
In an ideal world, they would find a buyer who’s willing to shell out his £40m release clause, but his exorbitant £325,000-a-week wages will prove to be a stumbling block for any suitor.
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