Roma ready to pay Summerville release clause from West Ham, but value disputed
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Roma are prepared to trigger Crysencio Summerville's release clause at West Ham, though the exact figure is contested between €40m and €53m.
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Attributed to original sourceThere are fresh reports Roma are prepared to activate Crysencio Summerville’s release clause from West Ham United, although it’s unclear whether that is under the rumoured €53m figure.
The Hammers need to sell their star winger following relegation from the Premier League, and there is no shortage of clubs interested in picking up the Netherlands international.
Roma set condition for West Ham deal in first meeting with Summerville’s agents Roma have missed out on so many targets already this summer and coach Gian Piero Gasperini complained this week that they are too slow to get deals over the line.
Roma determined to get Summerville LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Fulham and West Ham United at Craven Cottage on March 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) With that added pressure, Il Tempo newspaper and Sky Sport Italia are now suggesting that they could agree to pay the release clause in Summerville’s contract.
There are two problems here, the first is that it expires in two days’ time, the second that it’s not entirely clear how much this clause is worth.
English reports and Il Tempo have it at €53m (approximately £45m), whereas Sportitalia transfer pundit Alfredo Pedullà is confident it is under €50m (£42.5m).
Sky Sport Italia are confident that Summerville has agreed the move, with reporter Eleonora Trotta insisting the personal terms are a contract worth €4m per season plus bonus.
The player would form a new Dutch attack with his fellow Netherlands international Donyell Malen.
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What happened
Roma have identified West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as a key transfer target and are willing to activate his release clause. Reports differ on the clause value, with some sources citing €40m and others €53m. Summerville, a Dutch winger, joined West Ham from Leeds United in 2024. The move would represent one of Roma's most significant attacking signings, with new sporting direction likely driving the pursuit. The article explores whether the deal makes financial sense given the disputed fee and Summerville's limited impact at West Ham since his arrival.
Chance analysis
Roma targeting a high-fee winger from the Premier League signals aggressive ambition in the transfer market under their current ownership. Summerville's underwhelming output at West Ham since his €25m+ move from Leeds makes the reported clause fee a significant risk, especially at the higher €53m figure. For prediction systems, this is a potential attacking reinforcement that could elevate Roma's wing play, but the high cost and the player's recent struggles suggest the transfer's value is questionable. The contested clause value also indicates ongoing negotiation complexity.
Triggering the clause would strengthen Roma's wide attack options but carries financial risk given Summerville's limited production at West Ham.
If Summerville joins Roma, expect a boost in wide attacking threat, but factor in adaptation risk and his modest Premier League output before upgrading Roma's attack projection significantly.