German clubs Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt are interested in signing Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
Cresswell only put pen-to-paper on a new four-year deal to keep him at Elland Road until the summer of 2027 earlier this week, but the Bundesliga duo are said to be keen.
The 20-year-old came through the Whites’ academy and captained the club’s under-23s to the Premier League 2 Division 2 title in 2021.
Cresswell spent last season on loan with Millwall, scoring five goals and registering one assist in 30 appearances in all competitions for the Lions, while he was also included in the England squad for the European Under-21 Championship this summer.
After his return to West Yorkshire, Cresswell looks set to be involved in Daniel Farke’s squad, but Stuttgart and Ei
Should Leeds United allow Charlie Cresswell to depart this summer?
We asked some of our FLW writers for their thoughts on Cresswell’s future at Elland Road.
James Reeves
Leeds should definitely keep hold of Cresswell this summer, it’s an easy call.
The Whites have lost a number of centre-backs this summer, including Robin Koch, Diego Llorente and Max Wober, so sanctioning Cresswell’s exit would leave them light at the back.
Cresswell proved himself to be a more than capable defender at Championship level with his impressive performances for Millwall last season, and he could be a useful asset for Farke’s side this season.
If Cresswell is not going to be a regular starter at Elland Road, then it may make sense to allow him to play regular football elsewhere, but the fact the club have tied him down to new long-term contract and handed him the number five shirt suggests he is a key part of Farke’s plans.
Cresswell could be tempted by the opportunity to play Bundesliga football, but after committing his future to the Whites, he will likely want to fight for his place in West Yorkshire.
