Crysencio Summerville is poised to join Al Hilal in a £68 million switch from West Ham.
The news comes courtesy of transfer expert David Ornstein, who adds that Al Hilal have a ‘long-term contract ready’ for the attacker.
🚨 EXCL: Al Hilal reach agreement with West Ham United to sign Crysencio Summerville. Deal for 24yo #WHUFC winger worth ~€80m & #Netherlands int’l scheduled to undergo #AlHilal medical. Long-term contract ready, pending final authorisations @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Hr429OPfhF
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 21, 2026
Crysencio Summerville agrees Saudi switch
Those who’ve been keeping tabs on Summerville’s situation will know that the agreement has come out of the blue.
Up until this point, the most concrete interest he had garnered had come from AS Roma and Manchester United.
🚨 EXCL: Crysencio Summerville high among candidates Manchester United considering as possible left wing signing. 24yo West Ham attacker subject to enquiries from #MUFC & expected to cost ~£50m to land #Netherlands international from #WHUFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/I9A74Ko3TI
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 16, 2026
Indeed, the Red Devils had identified Summerville as a suitable replacement for Marcus Rashford when it was expected he would be sold permanently. However, things have since fallen stagnant after his £40m release clause expired last week.
Rashford preparing for United return
Such developments with Summerville mean it’s now increasingly likely that United will stick with Rashford and reintegrate him into the squad for the start of 2026/2027.
There are few wingers on the market available as it is, and that’s without narrowing the search down to ones who fit in INEOS’ price range.
Originally, it was anticipated that a fee below £40m would be enough to prise Summerville from the London Stadium, but the Saudi outfit have decided to blow their competitors out of the water by exceeding West Ham’s demands.
Rashford, 28, returned 14 goals and 14 assists in 49 appearances for Barcelona last term, so Michael Carrick will be hoping he can maintain such stellar form in a red shirt over the course of the season.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 426 | 138 | 79 |
Rashford’s complete record for United
The United graduate is currently overseeing a three-week break following his World Cup involvement, which saw him reach the semi-finals with England. Then, he will report to Carrington for the first time in over a year.
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