According to Phil Hay, Leeds United may consider acceptable bids for Charlie Cresswell during the January transfer window.
On January 17, an Athletic writer said that the 21-year-old had voiced a wish to quit Elland Road.
The Leeds hierarchy values him at more than £4 million, and manager Daniel Farke still wants four veteran centre-backs at the club.
Hay wrote: “Their priorities have shifted slightly in the last fortnight as a result of two unexpected departures, as well as uncertainty about what will happen with centre-back Charlie Cresswell.
“The awkward situation involving Cresswell has altered Farke’s central defensive hierarchy.”
According to Phil Hay, Leeds United may consider acceptable bids for Charlie Cresswell during the January transfer window.
On January 17, an Athletic writer said that the 21-year-old had voiced a wish to quit Elland Road.
The Leeds hierarchy values him at more than £4 million, and manager Daniel Farke still wants four veteran centre-backs at the club.
Hay wrote: “Their priorities have shifted slightly in the last fortnight as a result of two unexpected departures, as well as uncertainty about what will happen with centre-back Charlie Cresswell.
“The awkward situation involving Cresswell has altered Farke’s central defensive hierarchy.”
“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 £4 million and do not want 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 in strong promotion contention.
“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 circumstance
Leeds have a difficult situation with Cresswell, who has voiced a desire to depart in quest of greater playing time.
The Whites’ refusal to sell to a direct rival complicates the potential move, since they will only consider an acceptable offer for Cresswell.
Farke wants to keep a squad of four centre-backs, emphasizing the necessity for a successor if Cresswell leaves. The problem is to find a solution that works for all parties concerned while also taking into account the Championship’s competitive landscape and the impact of Cresswell’s likely departure on Leeds United’s defensive options.
January brings up these difficult conditions, and the young defender has been devoted to the club’s cause, stepping in whenever necessary.
Hopefully, a mutually beneficial conclusion will be achieved sooner rather than later, as there are other issues to handle this month.
In other Leeds United news, an international player linked with a move to Elland Road is dissatisfied at his current club and could leave during the January transfer window.
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