Carlton Palmer revealed that the situation with Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell is posing significant challenges for manager Daniel Farke. According to Palmer, several clubs, including Middlesbrough, Stoke City, Ipswich Town, and Rangers, are interested in signing the 21-year-old despite Farke’s stance that Cresswell is not available for transfer.
Farke emphasized that the club cannot afford to lose a talented player like Cresswell, but acknowledged the player’s need for more playing time after a limited number of opportunities this season. Despite Farke’s reluctance to let Cresswell go on loan, Palmer suggested that Boro would be the best fit for the young defender considering their injury issues in the central defensive areas.
Cresswell has struggled to secure regular playing time this season, making only four league appearances and playing just one minute of first-team football since August. He has shown potential during a successful loan spell with Millwall last season but has found it challenging to break into the Leeds squad. While Farke remains cautious about a loan move for Cresswell, the player is likely eager to explore options to ensure his career does not stagnate.
