Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their bid to land a proven Premier League attacker this summer. The Red Devils have been concentrating on their midfield business over recent weeks, ultimately deciding to cancel the Ederson deal and snap up Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans for a combined £86million instead.
That was smart business from United, who were almost tempted into spending £85million for Mateus Fernandes alone recently, only for Tottenham to win the race to sign the midfielder. But as Carrick and his recruitment staff turn their attention to strengthening the full-back and wing positions, there is another West Ham star who has attracted their interest.
Summerville could be heading to Roma this summer
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West Ham and Netherlands star Crysencio Summerville is a player Carrick is very interested in signing and is reportedly their ‘top’ target, according to recent reports, but European club might just have stolen a march on the winger, according to a fresh report.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, AS Roma are now pushing for a deal for the Dutchman. He wrote on X: “@OfficialASRoma Summerville’s agents are already in the city, possible meeting today. Meanwhile, Jorge Mendes is working to convince Behdad Eghbali to accept the offers for Garnacho and Moreira.”
The report comes after Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed the club’s owners had arrived in the city to push ahead with the club’s transfer business this summer, so it’s possible the Summerville talks could speed up from here.
United may have a small window to make their move if they want to land the winger this summer.
Summerville a perfect fit for Man Utd’s transfer strategy
Summerville has been a key player for West Ham, and Troy Deeney said when speaking about him last summer: “It feels like week after week we are talking about this guy. He has been fantastic for West Ham, cutting in on his right foot and scoring goals.”
Beyond his talent, Summerville fits United’s recent transfer strategy, which has revolved largely around signing players who have proven themselves in the Premier League already. The strategy, which has seen the likes of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo signed, takes a significant portion of the risk out of a signing, given it can take players time to adapt to the Premier League, and some never manage it.
Summerville fits that mould having impressed in the top flight with both Leeds and West Ham, but he might just be slipping away.
Aston Villa are one of a number of Premier League clubs closely observing Genclerbirligi Ankara midfielder Ousmane Diabate, with a view to making a move for the 18-year-old this summer, according to TEAMtalk.
Diabate joined the Turkish club in December and managed to catch the eye of several English sides in the ensuing six months, despite making just seven appearances in the remainder of the season. Compared by many to legendary France midfielder N’Golo Kante due to his defensive qualities and intelligence on the ball, the Guinean is now making waves in football analytics circles.
While Villa are yet to make direct contact with the starlet’s representatives or Genclerbirligi, they hold genuine interest in the teenage talent, as Unai Emery looks to start succession planning for some of his ageing midfielders.
Aston Villa monitoring wonderkid’s transfer status
Villa need to get younger in midfield in the coming years, with the likes of Ross Barkley, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn and Emiliano Buendia all entering the latter stages of their career.
Thus, it’s no surprise that Villa are being linked to an up-and-coming midfielder in Diabate. TEAMtalk report that the West Midlanders are meticulously monitoring the prospect’s progress in Turkey, and that they could make a move for him in the foreseeable future.
It’s said that Diabate is on terms at Genclerbirligi that would allow him to leave for a modest fee, making him an attractive option for Premier League clubs currently operating in a highly-inflated domestic market.
While the youngster is open to a move to a top-five league, his development is being carefully managed by those close to him, and they may believe a move next summer makes more sense for his career.
As glowing as the reviews of Diabate are, it’s unlikely that he’s ready to make an immediate impact in the Premier League at Villa Park.
His career to date consists of 207 senior league minutes, all of which have come in the Turkish Super Lig. He may have great potential, but he’s probably not polished and certainly isn’t the finished article.
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For Villa, Diabate would be a project signing, and they may need to allow him to go on loan first before blooding him in the intense English top flight.
With Tielemans leaving and Amadou Onana sustaining an ACL injury during the World Cup, Manzambi and a developing Diabate clearly won’t be enough for Emery’s team this summer.
Former FIFA referee and rules expert Christina Unkel has cast her verdict on whether Spain deserved their first-half penalty against France in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday night.
While Lucas Digne clearly kicked Lamine Yamal in the penalty box, there has been some speculation over whether the teenage sensation actually handled the ball in the same incident as he fell to ground.
No retrospective action can be taken now that Mikel Oyazarbal converted the penalty in the 22nd minute, but it may remain a talking point should La Roja defend their lead and book a place in Sunday evening’s final at MetLife Stadium.
Former Referee Explains Why Yamal’s Penalty Was Allowed To Stand
Lamine Yamal vs Egypt
After analysing the footage, Unkel explained, during ITV’s live coverage (watch the incident below):
“The actual point of contact was on a part of the sleeve on Yamal, therefore it would not be considered an offence. As for the original decision for penalty, it should stand.
“Unfortunately, this is a similar incident to the one with Harry Kane, where a player has already committed to the challenge – however, they still have this onus and opportunity to avoid contact.”
Now Unai Emery is keen to rebuild the squad ahead of a campaign which will see the team competing in the Champions League once more, and the club have made a bid to replace one of those stars.
Aston Villa Make Offer for Estupinan
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According to a report by SportMediaset, Aston Villa have tabled a bid to sign AC Milan left-back Pervis Estupinan to replace Digne.
Estupinan, who has been described as ‘phenomenal’, left the Premier League to join the Serie A side last summer but struggled to make an impact, and is now considered to be surplus to requirements by new manager Ruben Amorim.
Emery worked with the Ecuador international during their time together at Villarreal, and has identified the 28-year-old as the man he wants in his squad to replace the PSG-bound Frenchman.
Villa are understood to have tabled a bid worth between €10m-12m (£8.5m-10.2m), but Milan are holding out for a fee closer to €18m (£15.3m) to allow him to move on, having paid £17m to take him away from Brighton 12 months ago.
Talks are ongoing between the clubs to find an agreement, and all parties are working to bridge the gap in valuation, with a deal expected to happen.
It’s understood that Emery is the man driving the deal behind the scenes at Villa Park, and Milan have opened the door to his departure.
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Estupinan and Emery is a Great Match
Emery knows his system and demands better than anyone else, and it’s no surprise that most of the deals he has asked for during his time in the Midlands have ended up being a success.
The Spanish manager knows Estupinan well, and the defender himself knows the demands of the Premier League and what is required to be a success in Emery’s system. At the reported fee, it’s a sensible idea for Villa to go for someone who will need limited time to adapt, while also replacing the experience and quality they are losing in Digne.
Villa have been very good at bouncing back from disappointment in the market in recent years, and this is another chance for them to show they belong in the big time with the way they get their business done on and off the pitch.
