Leeds United to seriously consider Charlie Cresswell offers with new transfer on cards
Leeds United may will consider acceptable offers for Charlie Cresswell in the January transfer window, according to Phil Hay.
The Athletic journalist claimed on 17 January that the 21-year-old has expressed his desire to leave Elland Road.
He is valued at over £4million by the Leeds hierarchy while Daniel Farke does still want four senior centre-backs at the club.
Hay wrote: “Their priorities have changed slightly in the past fortnight as a result of two departures which were not wholly anticipated, alongside uncertainty over what comes next with centre-back Charlie Cresswell.
“Farke’s central defensive hierarchy has been altered by the awkward situation surrounding Cresswell.
“Cresswell wants to move on in search of more first-team minutes and Leeds would seriously consider an acceptable offer following recent events, but they value him at more than £4million and have no desire to lose him on loan to a direct rival — much of the interest in Cresswell is coming from teams at the top end of the Championship, including at least one side who are in firm contention for promotion.
“Farke wants his squad to have four centre-backs in it, so any exit involving Cresswell would have to be offset by a signing.”
Complex situation
Leeds face a complex situation with Cresswell as he’s expressed a desire to leave in search of more playing time.
The Whites’ stance of not selling to a direct rival complicates the potential departure, as they would only consider an acceptable offer for Cresswell.
Farke aims to maintain a squad with four centre-backs, emphasising the need for a replacement if Cresswell departs.
The challenge lies in finding a resolution that satisfies all parties involved, while also considering the competitive landscape of the Championship and the implications of Cresswell’s potential departure on Leeds United’s defensive options.
January does draw up these tricky scenarios and the young defender has been loyal to the club’s cause and has stepped in whenever needed.
Hopefully, a resolution that benefits both parties can be reached sooner rather than later as there are other things to be addressed this month too.
In other Leeds United news, an international player linked with a move to Elland Road is unhappy at his current club and could be on his way out in the January transfer window.