GvB can axe £10k-p/w liability as Rangers eye "frightening" £8.4k-p/w "bag of tricks" - opinion

Glasgow Rangers are leading the race to sign Dutch starlet Crysencio Summerville in the summer transfer window.

That’s according to a claim made by German media outlet Frankfurter Rundschau (via Sport Witness), who stated that Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side hold an advantage over Hamburg in the race for the Leeds winger’s signing at the end of the current campaign.

The report goes on to outline these advantages as the Scottish champions already playing in the top division of their country, regularly competing in European competition and possessing a larger transfer budget than the German outfit.

Since Summerville’s £1.3m move to Elland Road in September 2020, the 20-year-old has struggled to hold down a spot in Leeds’ first-team squad. However, it is nevertheless clear that the £8.4k-per-week winger boasts an incredible amount of potential.

Indeed, despite making just five Premier League appearances this season, the £1.8m-rated forward – who Ben Parker dubbed a “frightening” talent – has been in sensational form for the Whites’ under-23 side, scoring six goals and registering one assist over his 12 outings in Premier League 2.

It is clear to see why Chris Powell appeared hugely excited about the Netherlands under-21 international’s future in the professional game, stating of Summerville’s time on loan at ADO Den Haag: “You could see the raw talent he had. He’s only tiny, he’s like five foot nothing but he’s got wonderful balance. One vs one is his strength, against players. He’s quite a free spirit out on the wing, in a good way.

“He’ll excite you, he’s a bag of tricks. There’s some talent there, it’s just how it’s harnessed and what the coaches demand from him.

“He’s played for the U18s and U19s for Holland so he’s