“Ready for fire sale”: Newcastle United “joins race” for a gifted £30 million player who might have to quit the team
The Dutch winger, who is not a lock for the team’s Euro 2024 roster, is a problem for Championship defenders to contain this season because of his exceptional speed, flair, and inventiveness.
However, if the Whites are to miss out on promotion through the Championship play-offs, Craig Hope of the Daily Mail estimates that they will need to raise about £100 million in player sales.
In the first leg of their play-off semi-final, the West Yorkshire giants drew 0-0 with Norwich City. To have a chance of gaining promotion in the play-off final at Wembley, they must defeat the Canaries at Elland Road.
When American owners 49ers Enterprise took over, the team may not have had a promising financial future. Should they fail to advance, player sales would take care of any remaining profit and sustainability issues in the lower leagues.
Mail Sport reports that Summerville, who is seen as a major target for Eddie Howe’s team, might depart along with prized assets like Illian Meslier, Willy Gnonto, Georgino Rutter, and possibly juvenile prodigy Archie Gray.
According to the source, Summerville is valued at approximately £30 million, but this amount might go up if rival bids from West Ham or Aston Villa are made.
Summerville, who drew a lot of interest late in the January transfer window, can play on both the right and left side of an attack and may replace Miguel Almiron if he decides to join the Saudi Pro League in the summer.
