Aston Villa lead chase for Crysencio Summerville as Roma set deadline

Aston Villa have emerged as the front‑runner to sign Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville from Roma, with the Italian side having set a €40 million transfer fee and a contract offering €4.5 million plus bonuses per year. The deal also includes a deadline for the 24‑year‑old to decide his future by Monday.

The club are looking to reinforce their attacking options ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign, and their financial muscle makes them realistic contenders to meet both the fee and the player’s wage expectations.

Roma have imposed a deadline for the Dutchman, asking him to give a definitive answer by Monday, while offering West Ham a €40 million fee and a contract worth €4.5 million plus bonuses each year.

Summerville, however, is seeking a yearly salary closer to €6 million, creating a gap between his demands and West Ham’s aim for a €45 million transfer fee.

The deadline has revived interest from Premier League clubs, with Manchester United and Aston Villa – both set to play in the Champions League next term – positioned to meet both West Ham’s fee and Summerville’s wage expectations.

Unai Emery and Co are currently leading the pursuit, whereas United are expected to wait for Marcus Rashford’s departure before committing to a forward, contrasting with Villa’s more immediate approach.

Roma’s management explained they are already in the market for a forward or two, hoping Donyell Malen will shoulder most of the attacking load, and they consider it unreasonable to out‑muscle Premier League suitors for that profile.

A move to Villa could give the Dutch winger a higher profile and potentially a better salary package in a few years, while Roma are unlikely to see a return to West Ham’s shirt, making the deadline a pivotal moment for both clubs.