AS Roma has identified West Ham UnitedTeam·West Ham United winger Crysencio SummervillePlayer·Crysencio Summerville as a priority target, seeking to enhance their attacking options ahead of the 2026/27 season. The move underscores Roma's ambition to build a formidable squad capable of competing in the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League, a competition they secured qualification for after a strong domestic campaign.
Crysencio SummervillePlayer·Crysencio Summerville, a 24-year-old Dutch international, joined West Ham UnitedTeam·West Ham United in August 2024 for a fee reported to be around £25 million (€29.3 million). He remains under contract with the London club until June 2029. During the 2025/26 season, Summerville was a key contributor for the Hammers, registering seven goals and five assists across 34 appearances in all competitions. His performances also earned him a call-up to the NetherlandsTeam·Netherlands squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World CupCompetition·FIFA World Cup, highlighting his growing international profile.
West Ham UnitedTeam·West Ham United's challenging 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season concluded with their relegation to the EFL Championship. The club finished 18th in the league standings with 39 points, a result that makes Summerville's departure highly probable as he seeks to continue playing top-flight football. Despite a 3-0 victory against Leeds UnitedTeam·Leeds United in their final match, the season was marked by inconsistency, with the team losing 50% of their league fixtures.
Conversely, AS Roma enjoyed a successful 2025/26 Serie ACompetition·Serie A campaign, finishing in 3rd place with 73 points. This strong finish secured their spot in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League. Under the guidance of head coach Gian Piero GasperiniCoach·Gian Piero Gasperini, who took charge on June 6, 2025, Roma demonstrated impressive form, winning their last five consecutive matches and remaining unbeaten in their final seven, culminating in a 2-0 away victory over Hellas VeronaTeam·Hellas Verona.
Manager Gian Piero GasperiniCoach·Gian Piero Gasperini has publicly expressed his desire for new wingers to strengthen the team's attacking line, making Summerville an ideal candidate. However, Roma faces significant competition for the Dutchman's signature. Reports indicate that AC MilanTeam·AC Milan, Tottenham HotspurTeam·Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston VillaTeam·Aston Villa are also monitoring the player's situation. West Ham UnitedTeam·West Ham United is reportedly seeking a transfer fee in the region of €40 million for Summerville, a valuation Roma is reportedly prepared to meet. Summerville is expected to make a decision regarding his future following his commitments with the NetherlandsTeam·Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World CupCompetition·FIFA World Cup.
Crysencio Summerville (center) during a Dutch national team training session. ANP/IMAGO
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