Al-Hilal, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading football clubs, has agreed to sign Dutch winger Crysenio Summerville from West Ham United in a deal reportedly worth £68 million. The 24-year-old is set to undergo a medical ahead of the transfer, which marks a significant move from the Premier League to the Saudi Pro League.

Summerville had been linked with a potential transfer to Manchester United before interest from Serie A club AS Roma emerged. Roma had appeared poised to secure his services, initiating a transfer pursuit led by manager Gian Piero Gasperini. However, Al-Hilal ultimately outbid the Italian side with a substantial offer, convincing West Ham to finalize the deal in favor of the Saudi club.

The transfer underscores a growing trend of high-profile players moving to the Saudi Pro League, driven by lucrative contracts offered by the region’s clubs. Summerville’s move also reflects the increasing financial muscle of clubs like Al-Hilal as they compete with established European teams for talent.

West Ham, commonly known as the Irons, stand to benefit financially from the transfer, though the departure of Summerville represents a loss of a promising attacking player for the Premier League club.

Further details, including the precise terms of Summerville’s contract with Al-Hilal and the timeline for the move, have yet to be disclosed. The player’s medical examination is expected to be completed in the coming days, after which official confirmation of the transfer is anticipated.