Manchester United are closely following Crysencio Summerville as a potential target and the West Ham star would be able to strengthen Michael Carrick’s squad in several ways.
Not only are Manchester United in talks with West Ham for Mateus Fernandes as a midfield target, but Crysencio Summerville is also on Ineos’ radar.
Summerville is valued at £50m and would be a potential solution to United’s search for a left winger.
But Summerville has proven throughout his career that he is so much more than just a left winger, and that makes him an even more valuable asset.
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Crysencio Summerville can play in 10 different positions
At the 2026 World Cup, Summerville is being mentored by Ruud van Nistelrooy and he is showcasing his impressive shooting at the summer tournament with two goals already.
Summerville, at only 24 years old, has an impressive portfolio of traits and talents that make him a very versatile player.
According to The Athletic, Summerville has played in 10 different positions since the start of the 2020/21 season.
- Left midfield
- Central midfield
- Right midfield
- Left winger
- Left attacking midfield
- Central attacking midfield
- Right attacking midfield
- Right winger
- Shadow striker
- Centre-forward
Of course, there is some overlap in the responsibilities of each position named, but Summerville’s versatility shouldn’t be understated.
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What is Crysencio Summerville’s best position?
Summerville has played the majority of his football as a left-sided forward.
As per The Athletic report above, 58% of Summerville’s minutes have been in an attacking left midfield position.
That is Summerville’s best position, so from a United perspective he would be fantastic competition for Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu.
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But in the World Cup, Summerville has also thrived on the right, so he would be an extra option to challenge Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo.
With United back in the Champions League next season, Carrick will have to navigate a stacked schedule and will need squad depth.
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