Aston Villa ‘set to hijack transfer for Man Utd target as replacement for new Chelsea record signing Morgan Rogers

ASTON VILLA have got their eyes on want-away West Ham man Crysencio Summerville, according to reports. The West Midlands club look set to hijack Roma‘s move for the Manchester United target, after his impressive performances at the World Cup. Aston Villa are set to make a move for Dutch star Crysencio Summerville Credit: Getty The winger is in high demand after a strong World Cup Credit: Getty TalkSPORT report that Villa are considering a move for the left-winger, who is valued at £40million. While recent reports indicated that Italian giants Roma led the race for the West Ham ace’s signature, big six juggernauts Manchester United and Tottenham have also held an interest. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! But Unai Emery will be hoping to persuade Summerville to switch to Villa Park. Having accepted a mega £117m bid for star man Morgan Rogers from Chelsea, in a move that will make him the most expensive British player in history, Villa are understandably after a replacement. And it looks highly unlikely that the former Leeds hero would copy Jarrod Bowen and stay at the London Stadium, following the Hammers’ relegation to the Championship. The Villans also lost midfield maestro Youri Tielemans to Man United for £35m, in what has been a humbling window so far. However, their sales should mean that money is there to be spent, despite already splashing a club record £60m on Swiss wonderkid Johan Manzambi. And after hijacking Newcastle’s £49m agreement for Manzambi, it seems that they would like to do the same once more for Summerville. Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The 24-year-old played a starring role in the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign, scoring two goals. His stock has undoubtedly risen despite Ronald Koeman‘s team’s tame last-32 exit at the hands of Morocco. Villa’s impressive fourth-place finish in the Premier League last season confirms their return to Europe’s biggest stage. And bright, exciting winger Summerville seems like the sort of player destined to play Champions League football. Comment now