Crysencio Summerville is reportedly set to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after West Ham United accepted a £68.23 million (€80m) offer for the Dutch winger. The move ends speculation linking him with Aston Villa, AS Roma, and Manchester United.
Deal Details
According to The Athletic, Summerville is poised to undergo a medical before completing his switch to the Middle East. Al Hilal outbid AS Roma and Premier League rivals, including Aston Villa, who had contemplated an approach but did not match the Serie A club's pursuit after West Ham turned down two proposals.
The 24-year-old was also tracked by Manchester United, but Al Hilal's offer proved decisive. Summerville will join a star-studded squad featuring Ruben Neves and Karim Benzema, as Al Hilal aim to challenge for the Saudi Pro League title after finishing second to Al-Nassr last season.
Impact on Aston Villa
Aston Villa had been eyeing Summerville as a potential replacement for Morgan Rogers, along with Paris Saint-Germain forward Ibrahim Mbaye. The cash injection from Rogers' deal could have funded a bid, but Summerville's move to Saudi Arabia ends that possibility. Villa may now focus on Mbaye, who is valued at around £34m by PSG and is seeking more first-team football.
Summerville contributed five goals and four assists in 31 Premier League appearances for West Ham last season. His performances for Holland also caught attention, despite their surprise World Cup elimination by Morocco.
Other Suitors
AS Roma, led by Gian Piero Gasperini, had been favorites to sign Summerville before Al Hilal intervened. Manchester United also tracked the winger, but neither club matched the Saudi offer. The transfer underscores the growing influence of Saudi clubs in the global market, with Al Hilal adding another high-profile signing alongside Francisco Trincao, who joined Al-Ahli.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah continues to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, though his future remains uncertain.
