The summer transfer window is a curious beast, is it not One morning you are tracking a player's Instagram stories, the next you are deciphering the f...
The summer transfer window is a curious beast, is it not One morning you are tracking a player's Instagram stories, the next you are deciphering the fine print of a continental negotiation. GoalZaza has learned that representatives for Crysencio Summerville were in the Italian capital this morning, locked in discussions with Roma's top brass. The Giallorossi are evidently keen, but they have already staked out their position with a clear condition.The meeting, as understood by sources close to the situation, did not centre on a bid. Instead, Roma made their tactical intentions plain to Summerville's camp. The Serie A side have identified the Dutch winger as a primary target to add incision to their wide areas, yet they will not be held to ransom. Their message was simple: we want the player, but only if the financial architecture of the deal aligns with our wage structure and transfer budget. They have set a ceiling, a financial low block if you will, and are daring West Ham to break it down.For West Ham, this presents a fascinating dilemma. They hold a quality asset in Summerville, a player whose direct running and clinical finishing from the flank could tear apart a disorganised defence. But the London club are not exactly in a position of overwhelming strength. If they push the price too high, Roma will simply walk away. The Hammers must now decide if they are willing to do business on the Giallorossi's terms or risk having a frustrated player on their hands come the start of the season. It is, as they say, squeaky bum time for the boardroom.What makes this saga particularly intriguing is Summerville's own ambition. The player wants regular first team football and a platform to showcase his talent on the European stage. Roma, under the guidance of their new manager, can offer that. But can they offer the kind of long term security that a Premier League wage packet provides That is the million dollar question. The agents left the meeting with a clear understanding of the parameters, but the real work is only just beginning. Expect the next 48 hours to be decisive as both clubs engage in the traditional dance of the transfer market.
