leads United may consider acceptable offers for 21-year-old Center back Charlie Creswell in the January transfer window as reported by the athletic journalist Phil Haye Creswell has expressed his desire to leave Ellen Road in search of more first team minutes however Leeds values him at over4 million and is reluctant to let him go on loan to a direct rival the interest in Creswell is reportedly coming from teams at the top end of the championship including at least one side in firm contention for promotion lead faces a complex situation with creswell's potential departure as they are committed to maintaining a squad with four center backs if Creswell leaves farc would need a suitable replacement to ensure the squad's defensive depth the club's reluctance to let him go on loan to a direct rival adds another layer of complexity to the negotiations the situation highlights the challenges that clubs face in managing player departures especially when the player expresses a desire for more playing time leads United will need to navigate these complexities and find a resolution that satisfies all parties involved while also addressing the squad's needs in the January transfer window