Manchester United are throwing the gauntlet down in the transfer market, with Dutch dynamo Crysencio Summerville firmly on their radar as a potential replacement for England star Marcus Rashford. The 24-year-old winger has been making waves at West Ham United, but now finds himself at the forefront of Old Trafford's plans following the Hammers' relegation to the Championship – and he's available for the right price.
Summerville's World Cup credentials have put him firmly on the radar of top European clubs, and it's no surprise Manchester United are keen to snap him up. With three years remaining on his current contract, West Ham are likely to be receptive to offers, provided they meet their valuation – estimated at around £30 million.
The Rashford conundrum continues to dominate the headlines, with speculation surrounding his future at Old Trafford refusing to die down. A reported fractured relationship between the England international and the club has led to loan stints in Spain and the Championship, but whispers of an 'uneasy truce' suggest he'll begin the season back in Manchester. Still, United are quietly shopping around for a buyer – or more likely, another temporary solution – with two years remaining on Rashford's colossal £17.5 million-a-year contract.
It's not all doom and gloom at Old Trafford, though. The signing of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans has already bolstered their midfield this week, with an initial combined fee of £82 million making for a solid investment. But there's still work to be done – particularly in securing the signature of another midfielder. Michael Carrick is reportedly eyeing up Roma's Manu Koné, Bournemouth's Alex Scott, and Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga, though each player's hefty price tag currently looks like a significant hurdle to overcome.