According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool is in a fierce competition to sign a forward for £40 million.
Liverpool have yet to make any concrete moves in the summer transfer window.
The Reds have been linked with numerous players to strengthen their squad for the upcoming Premier League season. Rumors about Leny Yoro have intensified, but no immediate action seems forthcoming.
With Arne Slot back from holiday and starting work at the AXA Training Centre, transfer activities might accelerate.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano suggests that progress could soon be made on a player Liverpool have long been tracking. Leeds United forward Crysencio Summerville has also been frequently mentioned in connection with Liverpool. Despite concrete interest, no deal has materialized. Romano notes that Premier League rivals Brighton’s interest in the 22-year-old could prompt action.
Romano told The Debrief Podcast that Brighton are moving quickly, having made contact to explore a move for Summerville. Chelsea and Liverpool have also shown interest, maintaining contact over recent months. The anticipated fee for Summerville is around £35-40 million, with payment terms being a crucial factor. If Brighton fails to secure an agreement soon, larger clubs might complicate the situation.
Summerville, who scored 19 goals and won the Championship Player of the Season award in 2023/24, is highly talented. At 22, he has potential that appeals to Liverpool. However, moving from the second division to Liverpool is a significant leap. It might be wiser for Liverpool to monitor Summerville’s performance at Brighton first. If he excels, Liverpool could pursue him later, albeit at a higher cost but with more certainty.
The next days and weeks will reveal whether Liverpool decides to act on their interest in Summerville.