West Ham’s demands for star forward revealed as Italian interest grows

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  • West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville drawing interest from Roma
  • The Hammers set £34.6 million asking price for Summerville
  • West Ham are expected to need well over £100 million through player sales this summer

West Ham are reportedly open to entertaining bids for Crysencio Summerville this summer as interest from Serie A grows, with AS Roma among the teams keeping a close eye on the winger’s status.

The Hammers are preparing for a major overhaul at the conclusion of the season, amid rising financial difficulties and the looming possibility of relegation from the Premier League. Several senior players are expected to attract interest if Nuno Espírito Santo’s side is relegated to the Championship, and Summerville has emerged as one of the club’s most valued assets heading into the summer season.

After signing from Leeds United for about £25 million plus add-ons in 2024, the Dutchman has shown glimpses of the quality that crowned him Championship Player of the Season at Elland Road. Despite West Ham’s dismal season, his speed and skill have received much attention around Europe.

West Ham set Crysencio Summerville’s asking price

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, West Ham would expect any team to pay about £34.6 million (€40 million) for Summerville in the summer. That cost might plummet if the Hammers are relegated on the last day of the season, this Sunday.

Interest from Italy has increased in recent weeks, with Roma reportedly already in contact about a potential deal.

Summerville has been one of the few bright spots in a tumultuous season in East London. Injuries have hampered parts of his season, but the 24-year-old has still delivered key goals and flashes of talent as West Ham battles near the bottom of the table.

Crysencio Summerville’s 2025/26 Premier League stats per Fotmob

MatchesGoals AssistsSuccessful dribbles per 90Fouls won per 90Chances created
30511.812.5226

Why will Summerville sale lead an inevitable West Ham firesale?

Selling Summerville may mark the start of an inevitable West Ham fire sale this summer, in addition to being a high-profile exit at the London Stadium. According to reports, if the Hammers are relegated, they could need well over £100 million through player sales.

Losses of £104.2 million were disclosed in West Ham’s most recent financial reports, and even before accounting for relegation, the team predicted a significant cash shortfall. Regardless of the division the team plays in next season, the board reportedly acknowledged that “further player trading” will be necessary this summer, with relegation simply making the need for cash influx more urgent.

If Summerville leaves, focus will swiftly shift to even bigger stars like Jarrod Bowen and Mateus Fernandes, both of whom are already generating considerable attention across Europe. Bowen has reportedly been identified as a target for Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea, while Fernandes’ performances this season have significantly raised his market value.

Ralphael Adelugba joined ReadWestHam in May 2026 as a freelance writer. He has a major passion for all things football, particularly the European and British game, with a wealth of experience in print and online sports writing, and recently received a BA (Hons) in Multimedia Sports Journalism at UCFB Wembley.

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