West Ham United find themselves in a precarious position as the 2025/26 campaign draws to a close. While the primary focus remains a gruelling battle for Premier League survival, a secondary anxiety is brewing behind the scenes at the London Stadium: the long-term future of Crysencio Summerville.
The winger has undergone a remarkable transformation since the turn of the year. After a tentative start to the 2025-26 season that saw him register just one league assist, Summerville has exploded into life in 2026, netting five league goals since January and another two in the FA Cup.
This purple patch, which led to ex-Hammer Kevin Nolan hailing Summerville as ‘incredible’, has not gone unnoticed by the Premier League’s elite and clubs around Europe who are now eyeing a move for the Dutchman.
The power dynamic of any potential transfer hinges almost entirely on West Ham’s league status. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have no intention of selling their star asset if they remain in the top flight. However, should the Hammers be relegated, their leverage would evaporate.
Summerville is not the only player West Ham will be keen to hold on to regardless of their relegation status.
Mateus Fernandes has been linked with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain after a superb campaign in East London.
Having recently dropped into the bottom three, West Ham have just three matches to save themselves, and the first is a daunting assignment against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Despite the gulf in quality between the teams, Sunday’s clash may not be as straightforward as some would expect, and Nuno’s men will hope to spring an upset.