After missing out on promotion to the Premier League, Leeds United fans will have felt compelled to accept Crysencio Summerville’s departure. The 22-year-old Dutchman was named Championship Player of the Season after scoring 19 goals and providing nine assists in 43 games, virtually propelling the Whites out of the second tier. However, after being relegated to a second consecutive season outside of the Premier League, Archie Gray and Glen Kamara have already found other homes, and Summerville appears to be the next exodus. According to Florian Plettenberg, the Leeds winger is poised to sign a deal with West Ham United…
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Leeds United fans will be hopeful that the likely inevitable departure of Crysencio Summerville allows the Whites to step up their transfer activities as the new Championship season approaches. Summerville is on the approach of joining West Ham, dealing a significant blow to Leeds’ ambitions of overcoming the final obstacle that tripped Daniel Farke’s side up last season. The Elland Road supporters will be hoping that a deal will allow Farke to bring in more new signings after Joe Rodon, Alex Cairns, Joe Rothwell, and Jayden Bogle arrived. Leeds have certainly performed well in pre-season ahead of Saturday’s final friendly…
Georginio Rutter moved from frustration to brilliance for Leeds United and Daniel Farke in last weekend’s friendly win over Schalke. Georginio Rutter’s performances with Leeds United have been described as ranging from sublime to absurd at times. He returns to Elland Road today for the final friendly of the preseason, with his home crowd eager to see the French creator again. Last season, the 22-year-old was only surpassed by outgoing Crysencio Summerville in terms of importance in the last third. The Championship Player of the Season contributed to 28 goals, while Rutter scored six and assisted on another 16, but…
Crysencio Summerville is ready to depart Leeds, and another star may join him. With Crysencio Summerville’s move to West Ham United almost complete, his Leeds United teammate Willy Gnonto’s future is becoming increasingly uncertain. Summerville is said to have finished his physical ahead of his move to the London Stadium, and it is expected that he will be unveiled as a new West Ham player soon. The Hammers have been busy in the transfer market over the last 48 hours, and they are anticipated to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Niclas Fullkrug and Real Betis star Guido Rodriguez, as well as…
Liverpool are looking for a new centre-back, although they have yet to sign one. Leny Yoro was highly linked with a move to Liverpool before joining Manchester United, and Fabrizio Romano claims the Merseyside club is working on a new defensive addition. There have been several fresh recruits connected with a transfer to Anfield, including Goncalo Inacio, but there has been no activity thus far. Willian Pacho was linked with a move to Liverpool earlier this summer, and The Independent reports that the Reds are still interested in signing the Bundesliga star. Liverpool still interested in Willian Pacho. According to…
Nottingham Forest’s latest friendly brought them one step closer to their Premier League start against Bournemouth on Friday night. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side drew 0-0 with La Liga club Villarreal in what proved to be a tough test for the Reds. Pre-season performances have been inconsistent, but their efforts are undeniable, with Anthony Elanga confessing Forest conducted double sessions in the 40°C heat of Spain. And it appears that the hard effort put in earlier this summer is paying off, with some stunning displays at the City Ground on Friday. Forest may not have won, but one player stood out…
Keith Wyness, Everton’s former manager, has pushed clubs like Nottingham Forest to lure “big players” in cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence to sponsor the club’s shirts by 2025. Speaking on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old, who was CEO at Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs, suggested Forest could include a “escalator clause” that would offer a low initial fee and help the club build relationships, given that gambling sponsors are set to be banned in 2026. Asian Sportsbook Kaiyun Sports has been Nottingham Forest’s front-of-shirt…
Crysencio Summerville will sign a five-year contract to leave Leeds United on Saturday, with his move to West Ham already confirmed, according to Florian Plettenberg. According to a Sky Sports Germany writer via X, on August 3, the Dutchman will sign a contract that will last until 2029. The “all-in” sum for the Elland Road star is expected to be no more than £25 million, making him the latest player to leave Daniel Farke’s squad during the transfer season, following Archie Gray’s £40 million move to Tottenham [Fabrizio Romano, 2 July]. Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports announced on August 2…
Liverpool has been relatively quiet during this transfer season, but the rumour mill has continued to associate many players with a move to Anfield. Arne Slot appears to want to strengthen the centre-back position, but the Dutch manager also wants to add a new wide attacker. Christian Falk, a German football analyst, earlier stated that the Reds are interested in signing Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane, and the player is already aware of this. Jermaine Pennant, an ex-Liverpool player, has supported his former team to sign the German, believing the Reds should bring in an experienced player like Sane to…
Leeds United and Everton are both facing scrutiny for their commercial practices. Leeds and Everton both benefit from large, enthusiastic fanbases, making them among the best supported clubs in the country. Sell-outs at Elland Road and Goodison Park provide both a financial boost and commercial benefits for their respective brands. Sponsors want to associate themselves with the greatest and most historic clubs, and Everton and Leeds certainly fit the bill. Everton’s commercial income in 2022-23, the most recent year for which financial data is available, was £39 million, but it had previously been as high as £76 million, and Leeds…