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Liverpool Reportedly Preparing €30m-Plus Bid for Toulouse’s Charlie Cresswell

The interest reflects ongoing defensive planning at Anfield driven by injuries plus contract uncertainty.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets citing Sports Boom report Liverpool preparing a summer offer exceeding €30m for the Toulouse centre-back, a claim not confirmed by the clubs.
  • Toulouse are portrayed as reluctant sellers but could consider negotiations around that valuation depending on the player’s preference.
  • Interest is also reported from Chelsea, Tottenham, West Ham and Brighton, with German clubs mentioned, suggesting a competitive market.
  • Charlie Cresswell has made 56 appearances and scored seven goals for Toulouse and is praised for his aerial strength and reading of the game.
  • The reported pursuit aligns with Liverpool’s defensive needs given Virgil van Dijk’s age, Ibrahima Konaté’s contract situation and Joe Gomez’s injury record, even with Jeremy Jacquet arriving and Giovanni Leoni returning from injury.