United dealt deadly blow in pursuit of another top target after rivals strike 68m deal first – David Ornstein

Manchester United’s pursuit of Crysencio Summerville has been dealt a crushing blow after Al-Hilal blew the race for the West Ham United winger apart with a big-money offer, David Ornstein reveals. Top Target Summerville, 24, has emerged as the Red Devils’ leading target on the left-wing this summer, with INEOS seeking to take advantage of West Ham’s relegation by striking a cut-price deal. However, as United learned with Mateus Fernandes, the Hammers proved resolute negotiators, sticking to their guns over valuations for the both the 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder and Summerville. The Netherlands international, who enjoyed a superb World Cup in North America with four goal contributions in as many games, was understood to be viewed in the £30 million bracket by United’s recruitment team. Yet West Ham were demanding almost double that at £50 million, leading to protracted negotiations between the two clubs, despite Summerville being open to a switch to M16. Italian side AS Roma were also in the hunt, with Gian Gasperini considered Summerville a priority target ahead of the Giallorossi’s return to the Champions League next season. But in a twist which will have sent shockwaves down the corridors of power at Old Trafford, Al-Hilal have stormed into the race by agreeing a deal with West Ham – with a greenlight from the player as well. Al-Hilal strike first David Ornstein reveals the Saudi Pro League club have reached an “agreement” worth around €80 million (£68m). 🚨 EXCL: Al Hilal reach agreement with West Ham United to sign Crysencio Summerville. Deal for 24yo #WHUFC winger worth ~€80m & #Netherlands int’l scheduled to undergo #AlHilal medical. Long-term contract ready, pending final authorisations @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Hr429OPfhF — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 21, 2026 Tweet: “EXCL: Al Hilal reach agreement with West Ham United to sign Crysencio Summerville. Deal for 24yo #WHUFC winger worth ~€80m & #Netherlands int’l scheduled to undergo #AlHilal medical. Long-term contract ready, pending final authorisations @TheAthleticFC.” Summerville is scheduled to underdo a medical with Al-Hilal’s medical department, with a long-term contract ready to be signed for the switch to Riyadh. Featured image David Ramos via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Darragh Fox Darragh is an editor for The Peoples Person who spent three years learning about the Cold War at the University of Sheffield slowly realising football was by far the most interesting thing to write about. Amad’s first touch should be officially recognised as the eighth wonder of the world.