{"id":390221,"date":"2026-01-06T01:56:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T01:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/390221\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T01:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T01:56:12","slug":"liverpool-casting-their-eye-over-former-leeds-player-who-ticks-all-the-boxes-for-january-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/390221\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool casting their eye over former Leeds player who ‘ticks all the boxes’ for January deal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If there is one position Liverpool supporters would like to see strengthened this summer it\u2019s central defence.<\/p>\n

The Reds have virtually been able to pick from two senior centre-backs all season long, with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate burdened with an extreme load.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, neither defender has broken down so far, but with so many games still left to play, it feels like only a matter of time before they do.<\/p>\n

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When that happens, Liverpool<\/a> must have another senior option to call upon. Joe Gomez cannot be trusted to stay fit, so that must come via a January arrival.<\/p>\n

Marc Guehi would be the dream choice for many Liverpool fans, but Monday brought news that Man City are exploring a deal for Guehi<\/a>, making his arrival at Anfield<\/a> even more unlikely. With that bombshell ringing around their ears, Reds fans have been given a new target to focus on.<\/p>\n

Liverpool pondering move for Charlie Cresswell<\/p>\n

As they looked into potential centre-back signings last summer, the name of Charlie Cresswell came up more than once.<\/p>\n

The former Leeds United defender has been starring for French side Toulouse since joining in 2024, and has caught the eye as a regular for England U21s as well.<\/p>\n

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According to French outlet Sport<\/a>, his good performances have led to interest from Liverpool, who are said to be \u2018closely monitoring\u2019 his progress.<\/p>\n

Cresswell is claimed to \u2018tick all the boxes\u2019 for both Liverpool and Newcastle, who have watched as the 23-year-old has become a \u2018pillar\u2019 for Toulouse.<\/p>\n

Man City are also named as a potential suitor, with Toulouse valuing Cresswell at around \u00a322m going into the January window.<\/p>\n

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Cresswell definitely one to watch for Liverpool<\/p>\n

As they search for an ideal new centre-back, one of the biggest criteria for Liverpool appears to be that he is a homegrown talent.<\/p>\n

It was what made Guehi such an attractive signing, and with non-homegrown spots severely limited at the moment, it would make sense that anyone coming in during January would have spent their formative years at a British club.<\/p>\n

Cresswell does indeed tick that box, and that of several others, including his ability to dominate aerially.<\/p>\n

He may not be the big-name signing most supporters are keen to see arrive this winter, but there is plenty that Cresswell does competently, and he would be a good squad option for the Reds.<\/p>\n

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