According to The Pitch Prospect, Tottenham Hotspur have made a surprise request for Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United.
The Dutch winger is worth £25million and scored in West Ham’s 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last weekend.
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Spurs have already signed Conor Gallagher this month in a deal worth around £35m and could continue that spending with a surprise move for Summerville.
The Irons spent £25m plus add-ons to secure the signing of the winger from Leeds United in the summer of 2024.
So West Ham probably wouldn’t make a profit if Spurs valued the 24-year-old the same way.
He has been West Ham’s best player in recent weeks with two goals and two assists in his last three games for the Irons.
He also appears to be on good terms with Nuno Espirito Santo after celebrating his goal against Spurs with his manager.
Spurs’ forward options are limited with James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski all still injured.
Dominic Solanke has returned while Mathys Tel has been left out of the Champions League squad, meaning he could seek a loan move in January.
Randal Kolo Muani has also struggled for form and there are indications from France that he may also be looking to cut his loan deal short and return to Paris Saint-Germain.
This makes it attractive for the Spurs board to strengthen Tottenham’s attacking options, regardless of who the manager is.
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What do Spurs need?
In 70 Premier League games, Summerville has six goals and seven assists.
Now it’s fair to say that these aren’t the best numbers, and when you watch him from game to game it’s clear that he’s very inconsistent.
But Nuno seems to be getting the best out of him and he believes in his abilities.
In October he said of the winger: “I think he can be really important.”
“In the position he plays, he has to make a difference with his speed and talent.”
“But I was really happy with Summerville. Really happy. And I think he can be a big help to us in the future. Hopefully he starts at his former club.”
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Frank at the latest
The Pitch Prospect understands Frank will take charge of Spurs’ game against Burnley.
This followed one of Tottenham’s better performances of the season against Borussia Dortmund.
Spurs picked up their fourth home win in the Champions League with a 2-0 win against the German giants.
Before the game it seemed like it might be Frank’s last.
But that has now changed and the Dane will be at Turf Moor.
Furthermore, it is unclear what will happen.
And either way, Summerville could be a Spurs player at the end of the transfer window.