West Ham United rejected two separate January approaches for Crysencio Summerville, one from the Premier League and another from Serie A, as the club moved quickly to shut down any chance of losing the winger mid-season.
The decision, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, reflected West Ham’s determination to keep hold of one of their most influential attackers during a difficult campaign, especially with survival still the priority.
The Hammers were active elsewhere in the window, strengthening defensively with Axel Disasi’s arrival from Chelsea, a move covered by SoftFootball that underlined the club’s short-term focus.
Summerville’s importance has only grown in recent weeks. The 24-year-old has hit a strong run of form, scoring in consecutive matches and providing a cutting edge that West Ham have often lacked this season. His impact was again clear in the dramatic comeback defeat at Chelsea, as reported by SoftFootball.
Fabrizio Romano posted:
West Ham rejected two approached from Premier League and Serie A from Crysencio Summerville in January.
Seen as untouchable for this season + player happy to stay and help West Ham but summer will be different.
Expected to be one to watch in June with several clubs keen.
Behind the scenes, the club has made it clear that Summerville is considered untouchable for the rest of the campaign. He is settled in London and is happy to stay focused on helping West Ham pull clear of danger.
Those close to the player believe he understands the importance of consistency and minutes at this stage of the season, especially with the team relying heavily on his direct running and confidence in the final third.
That stance, however, is not expected to last beyond the summer. Interest is already building across Europe, and several clubs are monitoring his situation closely ahead of June. West Ham are aware that circumstances could change quickly once the season ends, particularly if the club fail to secure Premier League safety.
Summerville’s ambition to continue playing at the highest level is no secret, and a strong finish to the season would only heighten demand. The January window also saw West Ham reshuffle parts of the squad, with Lucas Paquetá departing for Flamengo and other adjustments made to balance the books.
For now, though, Summerville remains central to the club’s plans. Summer may bring tough decisions, but West Ham are fully focused on the present, with one of their brightest performers still leading the fight on the pitch.
