Nicky Butt encourages Manchester United to sign Crysencio Summerville: 'He was brilliant'
By OnzeActu · · 2 min read
Crysencio Summerville, currently with the Netherlands for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is attracting the attention of Manchester United. Former player and club executive Nicky Butt strongly advises him to strengthen the depth of the Mancunian squad thanks to his explosiveness and potential.
Manchester United could secure the services of Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville, according to Nicky Butt, former iconic player and important member of the Mancunian staff. Summerville, who currently plays for West Ham United, a club relegated to the Championship last season, has nevertheless managed to distinguish himself individually, thus attracting the interest of several teams, including the Red Devils.
In an interview with sports betting site Paddy Power, Nicky Butt advised Manchester United to quickly recruit the player. “He’s an explosive player, it’s a pleasure to see him develop, even if he still lacks consistency,” explained Butt, who sees Summerville as a player with promising potential.
“This problem of consistency does not seem insurmountable to me. “It shouldn’t cost a lot and United need to build a strong team,” he continues. Butt particularly insists on the need for the Mancunian club to expand its squad and not just rely on its stars. “Summerville was brilliant for the Netherlands during the first meeting of this World Cup against Japan. He could start every week at Manchester United. He still needs to gain consistency to take a step forward, but he is a player to follow closely. »
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The arrival of Summerville would also allow the Mancuniens to approach the future with improved bench depth, one of the team's weak points recently. “We need to build a squad, have a bench capable of providing real added value. If you have a good base of eleven starters and four substitutes who can make the difference, you remain competitive. »
For Butt, the failures observed in particular during the defeat against Leeds at Old Trafford are linked to a lack of quality substitutes. “When everyone is fit, the team is OK, but the bench needs to improve in quality. This is why profiles like Summerville are important. »
Present at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States with the Dutch selection, Summerville, a fast winger, is participating in his first major international tournament. He immediately earned his place in the starting lineup during the opening match against Japan (70 minutes played). The Netherlands will then face Sweden on Saturday, then Tunisia on Friday to conclude the group stage.