Leeds United academy graduate 'on his way out' with clubs 'keen' and valuation set — Yorkshire Post 10/6/24
By Tom Coates
Charlie Cresswell is reportedly on his way out of Leeds
United after a frustrating season.
The defender has shown plenty of promise in the early stages
of his career, ascending the Leeds youth ranks at pace and representing England
at under-21 level.
However, since the arrival of Daniel Farke as manager at
Elland Road, Cresswell has struggled for game time amid fierce competition from
the likes of Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk.
It appears his lengthy association with the Whites could be
coming to an end, with reports suggesting his days might be numbered. According
to reporter Alan Nixon on his Patreon page, he is heading for the exit with
Leeds looking for around £3m plus add-ons.
French outfit Toulouse have been credited with interest in
the 21-year-old, while Hertha Berlin and Hannover of Germany have also been
linked. A fresh start could prove beneficial for Cresswell, who was limited to
a handful of outings last term.
He was linked with a move away from West Yorkshire in
January, with Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough among the clubs said to be
keen. He remained in the Leeds ranks but failed to make a breakthrough under
Farke in the second half of the season.
As a product of the Leeds academy, Cresswell would represent
‘pure profit’ for the club under financial fair play (FFP) rules. However, it
will most likely be bittersweet for the Whites if he does depart.
He has been nurtured by the club for over a decade and was
deemed to have the potential to captain Leeds in the future. At 21, he still
has a lot to offer and may be hoping a new challenge can unlock his potential.
