Sport nationCrysencio Summerville, the Leeds United winger, is expected to leave Elland Road this summer, with Chelsea emerging as the frontrunner to sign him. According to sources, Summerville’s agent has held talks with two suitors, including Chelsea and Rennes, with the player preferring a move to Stamford Bridge.
Leeds United are bracing themselves for another exit, with Summerville likely to follow Archie Gray, Glen Kamara, and Diego Llorente out of the club. The Whites are struggling to balance their books and meet the Profit and Sustainability Rules, leading to a summer exodus.
Summerville, who cost Leeds a bargain £1.3m in 2020, has made 89 appearances for the club, scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists last season. His impressive form has attracted interest from top clubs, including Liverpool, Newcastle, PSG, and Bayer Leverkusen.
Chelsea, however, are leading the race to sign Summerville, with the Blues hierarchy admiring his pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability. The player’s preference is to move to Stamford Bridge, where he would join a talented young squad under the guidance of Arne Slot.
Rennes, who finished 10th in Ligue 1 last season, are also interested in signing Summerville, with talks held between the club and the player’s intermediaries. However, Chelsea remain the frontrunners to secure his signature.
In other news, Rasmus Kristensen is closing in on a move to Eintracht Frankfurt, with talks accelerating over a loan deal with an option to buy. Leeds are hoping to achieve a fee of €15m for the Danish right-back, but Frankfurt prefer an initial loan with an obligation to buy.
The departures of Summerville and Kristensen would be a significant blow to Leeds United, who are struggling to rebuild their squad after missing out on promotion last season. The Whites have already lost several key players, including Jack Harrison, Marc Roca, and Charlie Cresswell, and are facing a challenging summer transfer window.
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