West Ham 'pull out' of race for Leeds star, Blackburn to sign ex-Wolves captain

There is just under a month away before we arrive at transfer deadline day on August 30. Until then, it is still open season in the summer transfer window - we’ve already seen plenty of massive deals flying through the doors in the Championship, but what is circulating in the rumour mill today?

West Ham United have reportedly ended their efforts to bring a highly-rated attacking player at Leeds United on board - they are not willing to meet the Whites’ asking price. A pair of other Premier League clubs are also understood to be interested.

Meanwhile, one of West Brom’s old nemeses is set to secure a new deal after he left his old club on a free transfer. He is a former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain - before we dive in, can you guess who he is?

West Ham United ‘pull out’ of race to sign Leeds United’s Crysencio Summerville

West Ham have brought their efforts to sign Leeds United star Crysencio Summerville to an end. While the Hammers had been interested in the Whites’ Dutch diamond, they are unwilling to pay their asking price, according to a recent report from TalkSPORT [via GIVEMESPORT].

West Ham are not the only club who have been linked with a move for Summerville in the last few weeks - Newcastle United and Liverpool have also had a reported interest.

Last season, Summerville made 49 appearances in all competitions for Leeds, scoring 21 goals and notching up ten assists along the way. He only missed out on three of their league games last season, before they fell to defeat in the playoff final against Southampton.

He has also made a handful of appearances on the international stage for The Netherlands at U21 level. He has won eight youth caps for his country, scoring a pair of goals along the way. Despite his performances at club level, he has yet to be handed a senior cap for The Netherlands.

Blackburn Rovers ‘closing in’ on signing former Wolves captain Danny Batth

Blackburn Rovers could soon announce the signing of Danny Batth on a free transfer, following his release from Norwich City at the end of the 2023/24 season.

Rovers have had a ‘long-standing’ interest in the 33 year old, according to a report from the Lancashire Telegraph. Batth has allegedly received a slew of offers from ‘the UK and abroad’ but has ultimately decided to make the jump to Ewood Park this summer. He has yet to undergo his medical at the club - this will take place in the next couple of days.

Batth is best known for his time at Wolves, where he was a long serving captain of the club. He spent ten years at the Molineux Stadium, having stuck by the club even when they dropped into League One back in the 2012/23 season.

All in all, Batth made 195 league appearances for Wolves, scoring 14 goals along the way. Outside of this, he has also featured for clubs such as Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City and Sunderland.