Leeds United completed their second signing of the summer on Friday, sealing a £34m deal for Tarik Muharemovic.
The Bosnia international has been brought in to replace Pascal Struijk following his move to Brighton earlier in the transfer window, giving Daniel Farke an immediate replacement in central defence.
Leeds have also strengthened their attacking options with the free signing of Harry Wilson and remain in the market for a creative midfielder to add more quality in the final third.
Away from Elland Road, Leeds supporters will also be keeping a close eye on several former players this summer. A number of them are expected to be on the move, with one ex-White potentially set to earn a place in the Champions League next season.
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Roma ready to trigger release clause for ex-Leeds United star
Former Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville is expected to leave West Ham this summer, with interest in the Dutchman coming from the Premier League, Serie A and the Saudi Pro League.
Manchester United have explored a move for Summerville as they look for a replacement for Marcus Rashford, but Roma have now emerged as the frontrunners for his signature.
Summerville is understood to be open to a switch to the Stadio Olimpico, with Gian Piero Gasperini’s side stepping up their efforts to bring him to the Italian capital.
West Ham rejected a £34m bid for the winger from Roma over the weekend. However, the Serie A giants are prepared to up the ante to sign him.
According to Il Tempo journalist Filippo Biafora, Roma are prepared to trigger the £50m release clause in the Dutchman’s West Ham contract.
The clause expires soon, and Roma are now ready to pay the money to take the decision out of West Ham’s hands.
Once the clause is triggered, the Serie A giants are now anticipating any problems in agreeing personal terms with the player, as a verbal agreement is already in place.
He is keen to join Roma, and the transfer is now a matter of time.
Manchester United set to lose out on Crysencio Summerville
Manchester United continue to monitor Crysencio Summerville’s situation and have already held discussions with his representatives over a possible move to Old Trafford this summer.
However, the Red Devils are unlikely to make a formal move until Marcus Rashford’s future is resolved.
Rashford remains in limbo after Barcelona decided against making his loan spell permanent, leaving United eager to find him a new club before bringing in a replacement. That delay has slowed their pursuit of Summerville.
With Roma pushing to sign the winger, and the transfer on the verge of getting completed, Manchester United are set to miss out on the Dutchman.
After seeing Karl Darlow swap Elland Road for Old Trafford earlier this summer, Leeds supporters will be happy that Summerville will not become the latest former White to end up at Manchester United.
