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Crisencio Somerville is set to leave West Ham United before the start of the new season, with several clubs interested in signing him.
The 24-year-old Dutch international has performed well for his country at the World Cup, having already scored two goals in two group stage games. He has consistently shown his quality in the Premier League and is too good for the Championship. He will be leaving West Ham this summer with the aim of joining a bigger club.
According to a report from Footmercato, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Aston Villa are also interested in signing the player. He will cost around 50 million euros, but it remains to be seen where he will end up.
Tottenham need more quality in their side and the 24-year-old could help improve their side. He will bring speed, flair and goals to the team. He is well accustomed to English football and will be able to make an immediate impact.
The opportunity to play for the Premier League champions could be exciting for Somerville as well. Arsenal could offer him Champions League football, which could give him an advantage in the transfer race. Similarly, Aston Villa are monitoring his situation and could potentially offer him Champions League football.
It will be interesting to see where the 24-year-old ends up. Champions League winners PSG are also monitoring his situation.
The asking price could be an issue for clubs hoping to sign the player. 50 million euros is a lot of money, even if he is a quality player with a promising future. Arsenal, Tottenham and Aston Villa have the resources to sign him, but may prefer to be sensible with their spending.
