Dan Plumley has claimed that if Leeds United sells Crysencio Summerville for up to £40 million, they will be doing really well.
Brighton launched their approach for the Dutch winger following his outstanding season in the Championship, with Leeds expected to receive between £30-40 million [Fabrizio Romano, 18 June] for their star player in any deal that would see him depart Elland Road.
That fee would make him one of the most expensive Championship players in history, and football finance specialist Plumley believes it would be a sound economic decision despite the fact that they do not want to lose crucial players.
“I think that’s a really good price considering the market value of what transfers tend to go for outside of the Championship, that’s on the high side and would be one of the highest ever I believe,” he disclosed exclusively to MOT Leeds News.
“That sounds like a great business opportunity. Obviously, we stated that Leeds would not want to lose those players following the disappointment of the playoff final, but it occurs, and you must cash in in some ways.
“If that’s the asking price and Brighton are prepared to meet that, then I think that’s a really good bit of business.”
Is Crysencio Summerville set to leave Leeds United?
With Archie Gray expected to leave Elland Road for a comparable figure, the club’s finest players and their prices have been established.
Summerville is one of the Whites’ most valuable assets this summer, but with Gray on his way out, they now have a lot more negotiating power with other clubs to secure a favorable deal.
However, the 22-year-old has only two years left on his contract, and the price is unlikely to rise past £40 million, but for a Championship team, this is a significant boost.
Several players are expected to be targeted this summer as new additions to Daniel Farke’s squad, and Summerville’s departure may have been arranged in advance.
It’s fantastic for the books and monetarily, but it’s a significant blow to the 49ers’ promotion push, and they must act quickly to assure the team improves if he leaves.
