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Chelsea and Liverpool in Crysencio Summerville race with £40m-rated Leeds star set to be new manager’s first transfer
Leeds could be forced to sell
LEEDS star Crysencio Summerville is at the centre of a five-way Premier League tug of war.
The Elland Road ace is heading for the exit door after Leeds failed to secure promotion to the Premier League.
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Summerville is seen as one of the finest players in the Championship, and a number of Premier League clubs are now set to make their move.
SunSport Online understands those leading the race are Liverpool and Chelsea.
West Ham, Fulham and Bournemouth also hold an interest in the winger, but will have work to do on convincing the forward to join them over Liverpool or Chelsea.
The 22-year-old is valued between £35-40million.
His 21 goals and 10 assists across all competitions has caught the eye of top clubs across the continent but a Premier League move is considered most likely.
His age and potential have seen him shoot to the top of many clubs wanted lists with Liverpool currently showing the clearest interest in the Dutchman.
They’ve been watching the player since March and he has been put forward as a player Arne Slot would favour.
It’s believed his versatility will appeal to Slot, as well his work rate: two traits which rank high on the coach's list of priorities for players he builds his team around.
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Leeds will be likely to sell having missed out on promotion to the Premier League in the playoff final on Sunday.
The club are in a difficult position having spent big during their last season in the Premier League.
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They are understood to owe £189.7million in transfer instalments.
Summerville is seen as one of the club's most sellable assets, alongside Willy Gnonto and Archie Gray.