Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, speaks with Fabian Hurzeler, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion at Selhurst Park on November 09, 2025 in London, England.placeholder image
Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, speaks with Fabian Hurzeler, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion at Selhurst Park on November 09, 2025 in London, England. | Getty Images
Crystal Palace have asked for "full details" after two bids were made for Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell, who has been linked with Tottenham, Chelsea and West Ham
Ligue 1 side Toulouse have rejected two bids for Crystal Palace target Charlie Cresswell as they are reportedly keen to keep hold of the defender until the summer.
The 23-year-old centre-back joined the Ligue 1 side from Leeds United around 18 months ago. He has become a key player for the French outfit since his move in the summer of 2024.
It was reported earlier this month that Bundesliga club Wolfsburg had submitted a £15.6m bid to sign the Toulouse man.
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Toulouse were unlikely to consider that offer with a sale is described as doubtful this month. The report also claimed West Ham are interested in a January move for the 23-year-old after a failed move to sign him late in the summer transfer window.
Now in a fresh update, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says that Toulouse have rejected two new offers for Cresswell.
Brighton have made a bid of around £20.9m while Wolfsburg have improved their bid to about £21.7m.
Posting on X, Romano said: “Toulouse have rejected two bids for Charlie Cresswell. €24m proposal from Brighton, turned down. €25m package from Wolfsburg, turned down. Crystal Palace have requested full details on the deal — but Toulouse want to keep the player until summer.”
The defender has spent time on loan with Millwall and there are several London clubs eyeing him now. The most recent update appears to indicate a summer deal is more likely.
Cresswell was part of the England squad for the Under-21 Euros in the summer as he played every minute for the Young Lions and was named in the team of the tournament after England triumphed in the final against Germany.
The defender is known for being vocal on the pitch and taking leadership roles on his shoulders.
Speaking to Henry Winter in the summer, he said about being vocal: “It's the way I've been brought up. It was drilled in me since I was first starting football. Mainly by my dad and my mum. I've got three younger siblings so being the oldest child plays its part. I'm the one they should be looking up to so it’s just trying to set an example for everyone.
“My dad always taught me that speaking will help me. So I speak and it helps others, but it also helps me. It helps make my job a lot easier. And if that comes off in a leadership manner then it is what it is.”
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