Brighton ‘to return’ with bid for ex-Leeds defender valued at €23m-plus

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·2 juin 2026

Brighton ‘to return’ with bid for ex-Leeds defender valued at €23m-plus

Brighton are eyeing a renewed move for former Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell, who is now valued at more than €23m by Toulouse. The Seagulls had a €23m offer turned down in January.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Brighton are expected to come back with a fresh bid this summer, and Toulouse have increased their asking price since the winter window.

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Cresswell progressed through Leeds’ academy and into the first team, but opportunities were limited amid competition at centre-back.

He ended more than a decade at Elland Road by joining Toulouse in July 2024 for a fee thought to be around £3.8m. Now 23, his reputation has grown since moving to France.

The England under-21s defender remains on Brighton’s radar ahead of the summer window.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk