Daniel Farke's stance on Alfie Cresswell revealed as Leeds youngster lined up for loan
Alfie Cresswell could be lined up a loan exit from Leeds United in the winter transfer window.
The 19-year-old is one of the most promising talents in the youth ranks of the Elland Road club.
He featured 33 times for the Under-18's before making the step up to the Under-21's, where he has played 60 times.
Cresswell has made one appearance in the Premier League 2 this season, in the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool's academy side.
The Thorp Arch gem is yet to make his senior debut, but he has trained with Daniel Farke's first-team previously.
It seems that he is not just highly-rated within Leeds circles, as an update about his immediate future emerged.
What is the latest on Alfie Cresswell's future at Leeds?
Leeds are understood to be facing a decision on whether to send him out on loan when the market reopens.
A report from the Daily Mail on Tuesday claims that there will be plenty of interest if the Whites allow the youngster to leave on loan in January.
It states that there would be no shortage of suitors for the centre midfielder, who can also play at centre-back, if that was the case.
It is understood that England and foreign clubs have shown interest in the talent, who the outlet claims that Farke admires.
It appears that the Yorkshire side could spark a loan scramble for his services, if that is the path that they take.
Why a loan exit is the best move for Cresswell
Cresswell leaving LS11 on loan is probably the correct decision for his development.
He would benefit more from playing senior football in the Football League or abroad than playing against youngsters every week for Scott Gardner's side.
It would also be the best way for Farke and Co to assess where he is at in his career and whether he is ready for a breakthrough into the senior ranks.
The report suggests that he is on the verge of that achievement, but ultimately, the decision will come down to the German manager and the coaching staff.
Jaka Bijol, Tarik Muharemovic and Nico Elvedi are doing just fine in the senior side at the moment, and Joe Rodon is also set to return from injury soon, so Cresswell should not be rushed into the ranks.
A loan away from the Yorkshire side may serve him better than a handful of minutes in the Premier League or Carabao Cup, that is what the Peacocks must consider.