The latest transfer speculation from the Championship has Leeds United expecting a £35million exit, following talks with Brighton and Chelsea. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough has been boosted by a new deal.
Leeds United has already had a difficult summer, with the departure of Archie Gray to Tottenham Hotspur for £35million. The Whites have also seen Spanish duo Marc Roca and Diego Llorente join Real Betis on free transfers, Glen Kamara move to Rennes, Jack Harrison join Everton on loan, and Charlie Cresswell join Toulouse.
Despite these departures, speculation continues over the futures of Wilfried Gnonto and Illan Meslier. However, it is Crysencio Summerville who has been at the center of transfer talk, with Liverpool, Newcastle United, Everton, and Bayer Leverkusen all interested in the Dutch winger.
According to TEAMtalk, Leeds United now expects Summerville to depart before the transfer window closes, with Brighton and Hove Albion, Chelsea, and Rennes all holding talks over a deal worth between £30million and £35million. Rennes are keen to add Summerville to their squad, especially with Desire Doue attracting attention from Spurs, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich.
In other news, Middlesbrough has been boosted by the signing of Riley McGree to a four-year contract extension. The Australia international joined Boro in 2022 and has impressed under Michael Carrick, despite an injury-hit campaign last season. Carrick has expressed his delight over McGree’s new deal, stating that it reflects positively on the club’s building process.
This latest development comes as Sunderland and Leeds United’s rivals have been fined £12,500 by the FA after a Hillsborough incident. Additionally, French club Rennes has sold a striker to Sunderland’s Championship rivals, amid Alexandre Mendy transfer links.
Overall, the Championship transfer market is heating up, with Leeds United expecting a significant exit and Middlesbrough securing a key player for the future. As the new season approaches, fans will be eagerly watching to see how their teams shape up.