

Leeds United are set to earn a significant windfall thanks to a smartly structured transfer deal involving academy graduate Charlie Cresswell.
Cresswell has thrived in France since completing a £3.8 million move to Toulouse in the summer of 2024. The former Leeds defender is now drawing strong Premier League interest during the January transfer window, putting his old club in line for a potential financial boost.
The centre-back chose to pursue a new challenge abroad last year and has since become a regular starter in Ligue 1. During his time at Elland Road, Cresswell made just 14 senior appearances, but Leeds wisely included a sell-on clause in the agreement. This clause guarantees the club 15 percent of any future transfer fee above the original £3.8 million they received.