Noel Whelan has hinted Leeds United could have a ready-made Raphinha replacement already at the club in Crysencio Summerville. Summerville has enjoyed a breakthrough into the first team this season but has been reduced to short cameo appearances from the bench.
But that has not stopped him lighting it up for the under-23s though, as he has scored seven goals in 13 matches, despite the fact the majority of his appearances have been reduced to just 45 minutes. Summerville sent a timely reminder to Jesse Marsch in his last outing for the Young Whites by netting a hattrick in a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace, which prompted the American to give him some minutes for the first time under his tenure against Watford.
Worryingly for Leeds, though, talisman Raphinha has already been heavily linked with a move away from Elland Road this summer which would leave a huge gap to fill in the side given his performances this season. But former Whites striker Whelan believes Summerville could be the man to do just that.
