Leeds United target £10 million Championship winger to replace Crysencio Summerville

Crysencio Summerville’s medicals with West Ham are done and now only a few details need to be agreed upon before official announcement at Leeds United. Following the Dutchman’s departure, The Whites are in the market for a new winger who’d replace Summerville and possibly Willy Gnonto if he leaves.

After Crysencio’s departure, Gnonto was meant to be the replacement for the winger but reports suggest that the Italian might return home if talks go through. Everton were deemed possible suitors for the winger but according to Milan Live, Serie A sides Genoa and recently promoted Parma are interested in getting the winger back home.

This will compel Leeds to also put the winger position on the priority list. Among the players in the market, The Whites have decided to pursue Plymouth Argyle winger Morgan Whittaker. According to Football Scotland, the Englishman is priced at £10 million by Wayne Rooney’s side.

This can be a great bargain for the West Yorkshire side as they’ll save £15 million for Summerville’s replacement. Gnonto’s possible sale might also add to their transfer budget which they could use to improve squad depth. The sale of both wingers might get around £50 million in transfer fees.

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Gnonto might as well leave Leeds as the Italian and Summerville were close buddies at Elland Road. Reports say that they lived close by and also arrived at training together. Wilfried will probably want out following the departure of his best mate from the club.

For Whittaker, Leeds are not the only suitors in the market. Glasgow outfit Rangers are also behind Morgan’s services. The Scottish Premiership side already had two offers rejected by Plymouth. It’s not that The Pilgrims wouldn’t let the winger go but they’ll do so for the right price.

As mentioned above, Argyle value the winger at around £10 million. Rangers probably submitted low bids just to test the waters but they are serious regarding the English winger.

Even if Gnonto doesn’t leave, Leeds will look forward to improving their squad depth with Whittaker who is at a pretty low price considering his abilities. The winger scored 19 Championship goals last season and can be a perfect replacement for Summerville.