Crystal Palace target Charlie Cresswell favours Premier League return | OneFootball

Interest in Toulouse FC defender Charlie Cresswell (23) is growing. Amid interest on both sides of the Channel, Sacha Tavolieri understands that the England youth international favours a return to England.

Since making the move from formative club Leeds United to Toulouse FC for just €5m back in 2024, Cresswell has excelled. The Englishman has been a regular under Carles Martinez Novell, who has left to join Bayer Leverkusen, and the defender could be on the move, too. 

There is significant interest from Stade Rennais, who next season will return to European competition. However, their interest is complicated by the presence of Crystal Palace in the race. The London-based club may be in the market for a replacement for Maxence Lacroix, heavily linked with Chelsea. 

Crystal Palace have now received a boost in their pursuit of the England youth international. As per Tavolieri, Crystal Palace are in talks with Cresswell’s representatives. The defender, should he leave Le TéFéCé, favours a return to the Premier League. Ouest-France understands that he is valued at over €25m.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle