Michael Carrick is interested in making a move for Charlie Cresswell from Leeds United in the upcoming month, revisiting his previous interest in January. Cresswell, who has struggled to secure playing time at Elland Road, has only been part of the matchday squad once in the last eight Championship games and has started just once throughout the season.
In January 2023, Cresswell was previously linked with Middlesbrough, as reported by The Sun, with a potential £4 million move in consideration. Despite the initial interest, he remained on loan at Millwall that month. Upon returning to Leeds in the summer, Cresswell signed a new deal and was expected to play a significant role in the 2023-2024 campaign. However, Leeds’ acquisition of Joe Rodon has pushed Cresswell down the pecking order, making him the fourth choice with Pascal Struijk and Liam Cooper ahead.
Due to his limited opportunities, Cresswell is seeking a way out, and Michael Carrick aims to capitalize on this situation. According to Alan Nixon’s report on his Patreon channel, Middlesbrough is actively searching for a center-back, and Cresswell is among their considerations. Despite the potential reluctance of Leeds to assist a promotion rival, there is a precedent for cooperation between the two clubs, as evidenced by the loan deal for Sam Greenwood. Considering Greenwood’s success at Middlesbrough, Cresswell may be enticed to join him in a move to Boro.
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