United’s pursuit of flying Dutchman primed for take-off as Turkish giants ready to clear main obstacle – report

Manchester United’s hopes of signing West Ham United’s Crysencio Summerville are about to be given a massive lift. Aside from Mateus Fernandes, who joined Tottenham Hotspur, United were also keen to raid West Ham for the Dutch winger. With Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho no longer at the club, Marcus Rashford remains the only natural winger at United. However, with uncertainty over where Rashford will play his football next season, the Red Devils have drawn up plans to bring in a natural left winger. Summerville a top target Several fine left wingers have been linked, but Summerville has ultimately emerged as the top target. The thought of signing the 24-year-old became exciting given how superb he was for the Netherlands at the World Cup (two goals and two assists in four games), yet what made it even more exciting was the news that he has a £40 million relegation release clause. Transfer held back Premier League proven and in fine form on the world stage, with a tempting release clause to boot, United have every reason to strike for his services, yet they have still not done so. Instead, it is other suitors, such as AS Roma, trying to strike a deal. It has been suggested that United cannot move for Summerville while Rashford remains at the club; he needs to make way first. Meanwhile, moving Rashford on has proven tricky. Barcelona, his preferred destination, were not keen to commit to a permanent transfer, and their signings of Anthony Gordon and Kareem Adeyemi suggest they no longer require him. The Mancunian will therefore have to consider other options, though his other suitors have not been pressing hard for a deal. That, however, may be about to change, according to Fanatik. Fenerbahce want Marcus Rashford The Turkish outlet reports that Fenerbahce are preparing to launch a serious offensive that could shake up the race for Rashford. They report: “Fenerbahçe has no intention of stopping its transfer activity. The Yellow Canaries’ new target is Marcus Rashford… “After finalising deals with Greenwood, football director Cihan Kamer and football manager Oğuz Çetin moved from Marseille to Manchester. It has been learned that official negotiations with Manchester United for Rashford will begin soon.” Fenerbahce’s determination could well be welcomed by INEOS. Even if Rashford is unlikely to agree to join them, it could spook his other suitors into pushing harder for his signature. Rashford out, Summerville in Tottenham Hotspur or Aston Villa may look to rival the Turkish giants for his signature, with £40 million surely enough to win this race. A transfer battle could ultimately see Rashford seal a move away, and once that happens, it could pave the way for a United move for Summerville. In the end, it could be a case of Rashford out, Summerville in. Featured image Michael Steele 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 Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.