Leeds United ready high-calibre transfer after Crysencio Summerville

Leeds United are looking for a "high-calibre" replacement for Crysencio Summerville once he exits to join West Ham, according to Leeds Live.

The outlet reported on 1 August that the West Yorkshire outfit are now looking to reinvest some of the money they've earned in player sales this summer.

Daniel Farke is looking at big-name incomings already after fresh indications emerged from Elland Road.

Leeds United to find perfect Crysencio Summerville replacement

The loss of Summerville will no doubt be a massive blow to Leeds' attack this season.

The 22-year-old finished the season with the Championship Player of the Season award in his hands after the best campaign of his career.

Summerville's exit is one that was well-expected by both fans and the media. Rumours around his future seemed to have peaked near the opening of the window.

After Archie Gray's exit, however, Farke's team found themselves in a far stronger negotiating position.

This resulted in the Whites setting their demands for Summerville and allowed them to stick by them when teams came knocking.

This resulted in many teams such as Brighton pulling out of the transfer race [TEAMtalk, 9 July] which has led us to today.

West Ham are set to win the race for the Dutchman this summer with a fee worth up to £34million already agreed [Last Word on Football, 1 August].

With one shining light set to leave the club, it is up to Leeds to find another one and fairly quickly.

In other Leeds United news, David Ornstein has shared further details on the contract Summerville is set to sign at West Ham.

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