Premier League side eye move for ex-Leeds United youngster with €23m-plus price tag and Whites sell on clause

Premier League highflyers Brighton are reportedly eyeing a fresh move for a former Leeds United youngsters whose club now value him at more than €23m.

England youth international defender Charlie Cresswell came through United’s Academy before progressing to the first time only to find game time somewhat limited amid competition for the centre-back spots.

Cresswell then ended over a decade with Leeds when joining French outfit Toulouse in July 2024 for a fee thought to be in the region of £3.8m.

Now 23 years old, Creswell’s stock has since risen considerably and Brighton saw a bid of €23m rejected by Toulouse in the January transfer window.

The Seagulls, though, according to transfer expert journalist Fabrizio Romano, are expected to return with a fresh bid for the England under-21s defender this summer.

Romano says Toulouse’s asking price has risen since the winter window.

The YEP understands that a sell-on clause in the agreement that saw Cresswell move from Leeds last summer will give the Whites 15 per cent of any profit made by Toulouse.