Man United on red alert as World Cup star has clause triggered in his contract

Manchester United may have to act swiftly as one of their key transfer targets has seen his price slashed after a clause was triggered in his contract.

Michael Carrick is set to improve multiple areas of his Man United squad during the summer window, having already agreed to sign Ederson from Atalanta for £35million.

Ederson, who has penned a four-year contract at Old Trafford, is expected to officially join United at some point in July once the World Cup campaign finishes.

The 26-year-old is one of several players Carrick is looking to bring through the doors at Carrington, and Man United even discussed the prospect of making Elliot Anderson captain before he sealed a British record £116m transfer to Manchester City.

Anderson's lucrative switch to the Etihad means the Red Devils have turned their attention to other midfield targets, while the Premier League giants are also looking to add more firepower to their attack.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Man United made West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville their top target, with the Hammers initially demanding £70m for his signature.

But according to TEAMtalk, the figure required to land Summerville has immediately dropped to £40m due to a relegation release clause in his contract.

INEOS have been alerted to this piece of news and could launch a bid for the Dutchman, who produced a string of impressive performances for the Netherlands at the World Cup before they knocked out in the last 32 by Morocco.

Summerville recorded two goals and two assists at the tournament, continuing the electric form that saw him serve up 15 goal involvements in all competitions for the Hammers last term.

The 24-year-old arguably demonstrated his match-winning abilities in a poor West Ham side and is now ready to showcase his talents for a club playing in the Champions League.

What other Premier League clubs are eyeing Crysencio Summerville

An exceptional Premier League campaign for Summerville hasn't just alerted United to his availability, but also the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Fulham and Aston Villa.

Capable of playing on either flank, but predominantly most impactful at cutting in from the left, the Dutch dynamo would significantly improve most top-flight clubs in the attacking department.

In United's case, they're looking for someone who has Premier League experience and ability to play across the frontline, two attributes that Summerville possesses in abundance.

Interestingly, though, any agreement struck with the fleet-footed winger could see West Ham willing to accept payments over a number of years, so they avoid receive a one-off payment of £40m.

As revealed by TEAMtalk, the release clause has effectively set the market for Summerville instead of acting as a fixed price, and this gives interested clubs flexibility over how a deal is structured.

Indeed, it seems unthinkable that West Ham's No.7 will be plying his trade in the Championship next season, with the Hammers accepting that he is destined to leave during this transfer window.