Crysencio Summerville's time in claret and blue could be drawing to a close before it ever really caught fire. The Dutch winger, a tricky operator wit...
Crysencio Summerville's time in claret and blue could be drawing to a close before it ever really caught fire. The Dutch winger, a tricky operator with low centre of gravity and an eye for the killer pass, is reportedly ready to pack his kit and move on. This development, confirmed by sources speaking to GoalZaza, adds a layer of genuine intrigue to what promises to be a frenetic summer window for West Ham United.So what explains the sudden desire for a fresh start Summerville arrived with a reputation forged in the white heat of the Championship, where he terrorised full backs with his direct running and capacity for the unexpected. Yet his integration into the Premier League has been anything but seamless. A manager's tactical reshuffle, a midfield that struggled to feed the flanks, or simply a player not yet suited to the relentless demands of the top flight The answer is likely a cocktail of all three. Whatever the reason, the 24 year old now finds himself on the radar of three clubs with very different profiles.Newcastle United, a side built on power and transitional play, see him as perfect cover for their explosive wide men. Eddie Howe's system demands width and pace, qualities Summerville possesses in spades. Then there is Roma, a club that has historically adored the mercurial winger. The Eternal City offers a different sort of pressure, one that often forces players to grow up fast or be swallowed whole. And finally, Marseille. The French giants, with their passionate fanbase and penchant for chaos, could provide the platform for a player to rediscover his confidence and his goalscoring touch.This is a classic tale of a talent needing the right environment to thrive. For West Ham, it represents a potential problem. You do not want to be seen as a developer of talent for others, especially when you have paid a significant fee for that player. The club must now decide whether to cut their losses and recoup a decent transfer fee, or to sit tight and attempt to convince Summerville that London is still the place to make his mark. The next few weeks will be squeaky bum time for the Hammers hierarchy.One thing is certain: if Summerville does depart, he will do so carrying the weight of unfulfilled potential. The question GoalZaza readers are surely asking is this: does he become the one that got away, or simply a footnote in a season of transition Only the pitch will provide the final verdict.
