**Latest Transfer Update: Leeds United Poised to Sign Versatile Star as Summerville Replacement for Farke, Facing Competition from Birmingham City**
**Leeds United Targets Eredivisie Talent Sontje Hansen to Replace Departed Winger Summerville, Facing Competition from Birmingham City**
Leeds United is looking to replace their departed winger Crysencio Summerville with Eredivisie talent Sontje Hansen, amid competition from Birmingham City. Hansen, known for his versatility and potential, has shown flashes of brilliance at NEC Nijmegen.
While Hansen’s statistics may not match Summerville’s, his ability to outperform his expected goals is a promising sign for Leeds United’s summer transfer window.
**Leeds Transfer News**
Summerville’s departure just a week before the Championship season starts couldn’t have come at a worse time for Leeds, who face Portsmouth in their opening match. After last season’s playoff heartbreak, Leeds is determined to return to the Premier League but will have to do so without both Archie Gray and their former star, Summerville.
With the summer transfer window closing soon, Leeds is urgently searching for options and has reportedly turned their attention to the Eredivisie. According to Sander Janssen of Voetbal International, Leeds is now interested in signing Sontje Hansen from NEC Nijmegen but faces competition from League One side Birmingham City. Hansen, a former Ajax winger, could potentially fill the void left by his fellow Dutchman.
**”Special” Hansen Could Replace Summerville**
Swapping one Dutch star for another could be a strategic move for Leeds. Hansen has shown promise at Nijmegen, scoring six goals and assisting four in the Eredivisie last season. Former Netherlands U17 coach Peter van der Veen praised Hansen, noting his versatility and talent: “He can play as a striker, on either wing, and as a No 10. He’s just on fire at the moment and has all the talent to become a top player.”
Hansen’s ability to play through the middle is similar to Summerville, who was a key player for Daniel Farke last season. While Hansen has yet to reach the same level as Summerville, an opportunity in the Championship could help him develop into a valuable asset for Leeds.
At 22, Hansen may not have Summerville’s numbers, but his ability to outperform his expected goals suggests that Leeds is heading in the right direction this summer.
