Crysencio Summerville was West Ham's shining light in Newcastle defeat, stats underline his efforts
Crysencio Summerville could leave St James' Park with his head held high on Sunday, despite West Ham United's 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United.
The Hammers were two goals behind after less than 20 minutes had been played, with Nick Woltemade and Will Osula both finding the net.
The Dane scored again after half-time, and Taty Castellanos' stunning effort was not enough to inspire a comeback for West Ham.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side no longer have their fates in their own hands, with relegation from the Premier League likely even if Tottenham secure just one point from their final two games.
West Ham transfer chiefs are already preparing for an exodus of departing players, with Summerville sure to be among them.
Crysencio Summerville was among few standouts vs Newcastle
Football Insider exclusively revealed last week that interest in Summerville is mounting ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 24-year-old has enjoyed a strong second half of the season, performing superbly in wins over Tottenham, Sunderland, Burnley and Fulham.
| Crysencio Summerville | Stats vs Newcastle United (A) |
| Minutes played | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 27/32 |
| Chances created | 1 |
| Successful dribbles | 6/9 |
| Accurate crosses | 1/1 |
| Recoveries | 6 |
| Duels won | 11/18 |
| Was fouled | 4 |
West Ham signed Summerville from Leeds United in 2024, spending around £25million and handing him a five-year contract with the option of an additional year.
They will hope that deal will gain them great leverage ahead of the summer transfer window, with performances like Sunday's bound to be catching eyes across the Premier League.
The Netherlands youth international was among few West Ham players who looked to be fighting.
Summerville created a big chance, completed a superb six successful dribbles and was fouled four times throughout his time on the pitch.
He got his defensive work done, too, making a huge six recoveries and winning the majority of the duels he contested.
Who could sign Summerville?
Summerville will hope to extend his stay in the Premier League this summer, with several clubs likely to express their interest.
Among them could be Arsenal, who have been looking for a natural left winger amid the inconsistency of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli this season.
The same can be said of Liverpool, who will be looking for competition for Cody Gakpo after Luis Diaz left last summer.
Perhaps the most natural move would be to Newcastle, however. The Magpies are set to lose Anthony Gordon to Bayern Munich, and would surely be attracted to the lower cost and higher potential of Summerville.