West Ham United striker Crissencio Somerville is a target for leading Premier League clubs this summer, according to The Daily Telegraph.
The Hammers hope to cash in on the £25 million they paid to sign him when he joined the club two years ago.
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West Ham hope to retain ‘fantastic’ Somerville but may not be able to retain their best players if they collapse.
The likes of Somerville and Mateusz Fernandez are already attracting strong interest, with more West Ham players set to become targets.
Somerville has seven goals and four assists in 31 games this season, recovering from an injury-plagued debut season.
He has been one of the few bright spots in what has been a very dull season at the London Stadium, and the interest in his services is no surprise.
The Netherlands youth international will be a hot commodity as he is regarded as a homegrown player after coming through Leeds United’s academy.
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Teams are limited in the number of non-local players they can register, meaning clubs will increasingly look for local players.
If West Ham United go down, they should consider Wilfried Gnonto to replace Summerville
If West Ham do get relegated, they may have to head to Elland Road again to replace Somerville. Wilfried Gnonto was the perfect replacement.
The Italian striker has struggled for consistent game time this season after Noah Okafor was moved ahead of him in the pecking order, but his ability remains unquestionable.
Gernonto was an important part of Leeds United’s promotion last season, contributing 9 goals and 6 assists in 43 games, helping Leeds United return to the Premier League.
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His explosiveness, direct dribbling and ability to decide games in transition could make him a devastating weapon for West Ham in the Championship.
If the Hammers are forced to rebuild, targeting hungry, proven EFL players like Gnonto could be the quickest route back to the top flight.