Leeds United transfer news: Charlie Cresswell sale update emerges amid Blackburn, Millwall links
Alan Nixon has issued an update on Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell who’s been linked with a move to Blackburn and Millwall in January.
The Sun journalist reported that as of now, no club is close to matching Leeds’ asking price for the 21-year-old centre-back.
On Patreon, he reported (14 January) that the two Championship sides will be going head to head to secure his services.
Via Twitter, Nixon wrote, “Nobody close to asking price at this point.”
Makes sense
The 21-year-old is a promising talent with the potential for significant growth and selling him at a discounted price would undervalue his worth to Leeds.
Blackburn and Millwall who are vying for his services must meet the Whites’ asking price to reflect his potential and the investment made in his development.
Furthermore, keeping Cresswell at Elland Road as a valuable backup aligns with the club’s squad management strategy.
Injuries and suspensions are common in football and having a talented and versatile defender like Cresswell as a backup provides crucial depth to the squad.
This ensures that Leeds can navigate a demanding schedule and cope with unexpected challenges throughout the season.
In the modern football market, clubs often face pressure to sell players, but Leeds’ insistence on maintaining their asking price for Cresswell demonstrates a commitment to securing fair value for their assets and a strategic approach to squad building for both the present and the future.
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.