Leeds United attacker Summerville top priority for Hamburg in January
Hamburg have reportedly prioritised a January loan switch for Leeds United attacker Crysenscio Summerville.
According to German media outlet Hamburger Morgenpost, while the Dutchman is a priority for the second division club, they have grown tired of waiting for a final decision.
They have recently signed Giorgi Chakvetadze, who plays in the same position as the 20-year-old.
They are also said to be weighing up alternatives as they’re receiving mixed signals from Leeds into the attacker’s availability.
Keep him
The Whites are no position to lose any more players this month, given their rotten luck with injuries recently.
The fact that they’ve had to play so many games with teenagers on the bench says a lot.
15-year-old Archie Gray had to even be included on the bench which says how deep the injury crisis at Elland Road runs.
When Cody Drameh was sent out on loan, plenty of eyebrows were raised as there are no guarantees about a backup right-back coming in.
The likes of Stuart Dallas and Jamie Shackleton, both of whom prefer to play in midfield, will now be compelled to play there in case of any injuries.
If Leeds do manage to get Takumi Minamino over the line from Liverpool, then it does make sense to let him go.
But given how Hamburg may be looking at other players, the market for Summerville could very well be diminishing.
Joe Donnohue, who covers Leeds Under-23s for LeedsLive, has been impressed by the 19-year-old’s performances and he undoubtedly could be an asset towards the back end of the season.
After their 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, he said of Summerville on Twitter, “The more I see of Cody Drameh and Crysencio Summerville, the more I’m exceedingly impressed by their dependability. Summerville clinical & ruthless tonight.”
Hopefully, the club hold on to his services.
In other Leeds United news, the club have been told to table a ‘Considerable’ bid to sign a pacey Champions League forward after they made an initial approach