West Ham have targeted Charlie Cresswell for a late summer transfer after his move from Leeds to Toulouse last year. Cresswell, 23, was a regular for England's U21s during their Euros success and has attracted interest from Liverpool. Toulouse are reluctant to sell, so West Ham would likely need to offer a fee exceeding the £4.5m Leeds received. Leeds' current central defensive options include Pascal Struijk and Joe Rodon, supported by new signings Jaka Bijol and Sebastiaan Bornauw. Leeds have kept two home clean sheets to start the Premier League season, reducing an immediate need for Cresswell.
According to Alan Nixon (via LeedsUnited.News), West Ham have set their sights on a late summer move for Charlie Cresswell, who left Leeds last summer to join Ligue 1 side Toulouse. The 23-year-old, who was a regular for England during their U21 Euros success in June, has attracted interest from Liverpool in recent weeks, but he could now be set for a move to the London Stadium.
Leeds sold Cresswell for only 4.5m last summer, but it's reported that West Ham could pay over three times that amount if they were to sign him before the transfer window closes on Monday. Toulouse are reluctant to sell, especially at this late stage, so a big fee would be needed. There may well be a feeling of regret among Leeds supporters if Cresswell returns to English football with West Ham, given that he came through the ranks at Elland Road.
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