Amina UmarLeeds United centre-back Charlie Cresswell has been linked to 2.Bundesliga club Hannover 96, but the German side has opted to sign Peterborough defender Josh Knight instead.
According to German outlet Bild, Hannover had contacted Cresswell, but their interest has since cooled.Cresswell, a 21-year-old England U21 international, joined Leeds United from Millwall in 2023 but made only five appearances last season.
He is reportedly eager to leave Leeds in search of regular playing time, with Hannover’s interest having fizzled out.Hannover’s decision to sign Knight from Peterborough United suggests they have moved on from Cresswell. Knight bid farewell to Peterborough on social media, confirming his move to Hannover.
While Cresswell’s future at Leeds looks uncertain, it is clear that he is not a priority for manager Daniel Farke. With Leeds set for significant changes in the transfer window, Cresswell may be one of the players to depart Elland Road.As a talented young defender, Cresswell deserves regular playing time, which he is unlikely to get at Leeds.
If a suitable bid comes in, Leeds should consider letting him go to allow his career to flourish.In summary, Charlie Cresswell’s potential move to Hannover 96 has fallen through, with the German club opting for Peterborough’s Josh Knight instead. Cresswell’s lack of playing time at Leeds United and his desire to leave may lead to a summer transfer, allowing him to kickstart his career elsewhere.
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