Crysencio Summerville is not just Leeds United’s standout player right now, but also a clear contender for the Championship Player of the Year award. The winger has 16 goals in 32 games, averaging one every other game in the second division, not to add the nine assists he has provided for his thankful Elland Road teammates. With figures like these, it’s no surprise Summerville is garnering attention from the division above. According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa has been watching the smooth 22-year-old for some time, while Leeds flatly rejected Burnley’s £20 million approach late last summer.
When the Aston Villa speculations were brought up during an interview with Voetbal Primeur, Summerville was quick to stress out that he regards them as a compliment, but nothing will distract him from his top priority, which is seeking an automatic promotion berth for Leeds.
“I receive a few items here and there from friends and relatives that send me articles. I don’t look at it too often. Summerville adds, “I’m a boy who works harder first and then looks at it later.”
“During meetings with my agents, I hear a few things here and there. That’s good to hear. It signifies that I am on the right course and that everything is going smoothly.
“For the time being, my attention is on our aim, which is to restore Leeds to their rightful place. The premier league. In the meanwhile, I do not want any distractions. Leeds’ 2-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle on Sunday was their eighth consecutive league win.
Even the most hopeful Leeds fan would have to concede that missing out on promotion would be devastating to their prospects of keeping Summerville, the former Feyenoord sensation who has proven himself to be a big fish in a little second-tier pond.
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