Good Morning. It's Friday 2nd August, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road
Has Cree failed his medicalCountry to public belief, Cree Summerville may NOT have passed his medical at West Ham Utd.
He underwent a full medical yesterday morning (9am), at a state of the art clinic in Harley Street,
and was supposed to have boarded a plane yesterday afternoon (16:00) to Florida, but spent another night at his suite in Marble Arch, a five minute journey to Harley Street.
It could very well be that the Hammers are waiting for medical results to come back, but why they would take so long is puzzling! Some are speculating that Summerville is still ironing out the finer details of his contract, but the source I have been speaking with, is urging caution, and still believes the deal could still collapse!
Whittaker's £10m pilgrimage to ERPlymouth Argyle forward Morgan Whittaker is being strongly linked with a Summer move to Elland Road, following Crysencio Summerville's impending exit!
Whittaker, 23, registered 19 goals, eight assists and 64 chances for an average Pilgrims side last season. His performances were so impressive that he was included in the Championship Team of the Season. He likes to cut inside from the right wing, shooting with his left - in other words, he would be the mirror image of Summerville, but from the opposite flank!
Where does this leave Dan James and Wilfred Gnonto? Both are capable of playing in a variety of forward roles, but spend the majority of their time on the right wing. Do Leeds need both, especially if they're going to sign the former Derby County Academy player!
Scottish giants Rangers have already had two offers rejected, whilst Burnley are trying to put together a part exchange deal involving midfielder Scott Twine and centre-half Luke McNally. Plymouth are holding out for £10m for their talisman, even though he has entered the final twelve months of his contract!
Fans fume at Summerville sale priceKeyboard warriors were out in force on Thursday, as news broke of Crysencio Summerville's impending £25m - £30m move to West Ham.
The 22yo provided 617 accurate final third passes, created 122 chances (17 big chances), 21 goals, 10 assists and won three penalties for the Whites; winning him EFL Championship Player of the Season last season.
His departure leaves a massive hole on the left wing, which obviously can be plugged by a number of players; but whichever way you look at it, will significantly weaken Leeds abilities to break down opposition defences.
Why Leeds didn't play hard ball like they did last season with Gnonto is baffling! Summerville is a contracted player until the Summer of 2026. Promotion next season is worth over £200m, by which time Summerville would still have 12 months left on his contract, and probably worth £20m! The clubs inability to have a sell-on fee just goes to prove that they have leant nothing from past experiences.
