Amina UmarLeeds United defender Charlie Cresswell is on the verge of leaving Elland Road, with a £3.8 million move to Ligue 1 side Toulouse imminent. According to Alan Nixon of The Sun, the highly talented centre-back has fallen out of favor with manager Daniel Farke and will depart the club in the next few days.Cresswell, 21, has come through the youth ranks at Leeds United but has struggled to secure regular game time under Farke. Despite his potential, the England U21 international has made only 14 appearances for the Whites.
His departure will come as a surprise to many, given his impressive performances on loan at Millwall and his debut under Marcelo Bielsa.The transfer is seen as a positive move for all parties involved, with Leeds United set to benefit financially and Cresswell gaining valuable playing time in Ligue 1. The deal is expected to be completed next week, subject to a medical.Leeds United is under pressure to offload players this summer to comply with EFL financial rules.
In addition to Cresswell, the club is expected to receive offers for Archie Gray, Crysencio Summerville, Illan Meslier, and Willy Gnonto. The sale of Cresswell will ease the financial burden on the club, but some fans may feel that the talented defender was not given sufficient opportunities to develop at Elland Road.In other Leeds United news, a 24-year-old versatile player is also set to depart Elland Road, further streamlining the squad ahead of the new season.
As the transfer window unfolds, Leeds United’s squad is taking shape, with manager Daniel Farke keen to build a team capable of competing in the Premier League.The departure of Charlie Cresswell marks the end of an era for the talented defender, who had been tipped for greatness at Leeds United.
However, with playing time limited and a falling out with the manager, his exit was inevitable. Leeds United fans will wish him well in his future endeavors, while hoping that the club can find suitable replacements to strengthen the squad.
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