Ruud Gullit has warned Crysencio Summerville he ‘won’t be scoring many goals’ if he joins Arsenal.
Summerville is expected to leave West Ham United this summer after their relegation from the Premier League with his stock rising further after a string of impressive performances for Netherlands at the World Cup.
Manchester United are interested in the former Leeds United star as they look to bring in a left-sided attacker to bolster their attack ahead of their return to the Champions League next season.
West Ham are looking for a fee of £50million for the 24-year-old, having paid half that for his services two years ago.
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Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have also been credited with interest in Summerville with Arsenal also joining the race.
Mikel Arteta is thought to be keen to add another left winger to his squad, determined to not stand still this transfer window after ending the club’s 22-year wait for a Premier League title.
Arsenal’s tactics often came under fire last season with their set piece prowess often used as a stick to beat them with.
Summerville could have his pick of clubs this summer but Dutch legend Gullit has urged him to think wisely, warning he needs to be at a club that plays ‘attacking football.’
‘I’ve known him since he was young — my son played in the same youth teams,’ Gullit told Metro via www.nysportsday.com.
‘I followed his development closely and it’s just a fantastic fairytale story to see him here at the World Cup. Now with West Ham relegated, I expect there will be serious interest from the top clubs.
‘The most important thing is that he chooses a team that suits his style of play — that’s for him to figure out, not me. He needs to be at a club that plays attacking football.
‘If Arsenal are going to win titles through corner kicks and set pieces, Summerville won’t be scoring many goals.
‘Although I should say — tracking back and working defensively is part of modern football. If you get back into position quickly after losing the ball, you don’t have to do much running. If you’re always late, then you’re constantly chasing.’