Sport nationAston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion have received boosts in their pursuit of Leeds United stars Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter. Villa have been heavily linked with a move for Dutch winger Summerville, while Brighton are hopeful of signing both players.
Leeds United’s failure to secure promotion to the Premier League has made it challenging for them to retain their best players. Archie Gray has already left for Tottenham Hotspur in a £40 million deal, and further sales are likely to follow.
According to Football Insider, Leeds are expected to lose three more star players before the end of the transfer window, including Summerville and Rutter. The pair are ambitious and want to play in the English top tier as soon as possible.
Brighton have already seen a £30 million bid rejected for Rutter, but could return with an improved proposal. Talks have been held for Summerville as well, although no offer has been tabled. If the report from Football Insider is to be believed, around £40 million will be demanded for each player.
Summerville, 22, contributed an impressive 19 goals and six assists in 43 Championship appearances last term. Rutter, also 22, performed more of a playmaker role, notching six goals and 15 assists in 45 league matches.
The potential departures of Summerville and Rutter would be a significant blow to Leeds United, but the club may be willing to sell to avoid financial difficulties. The transfer window is heating up, and Leeds fans will be eager to see who will be arriving and departing Elland Road in the coming weeks.
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