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Leeds United transfer rumours as Charlie Cresswell permanent Elland Road exit not 'off table'

Here are your latest Leeds United transfer rumours for Friday, January 20.

Charlie Cresswell future

The Athletic have revealed that the possibility of a permanent exit for Leeds defender Charlie Cresswell is 'not off the table'.

Cresswell joined Millwall on a season-long loan back in the summer, and scored twice on his debut in a 2-0 victory over Stoke City on the opening day.

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The 20-year-old has amassed 15 league appearances for the Lions, but has struggled for game time of late, and has been an unused substitute in Millwall's last five league games.

Leeds are reportedly exploring the possibility of terminating Cresswell's loan at Millwall due to interest elsewhere in the Championship for the young defender.

The Whites have also been linked with 17-year-old Servette FC centre-back Diogo Monteiro, which has led to reports linking Cresswell with a permanent move away from Elland Road.

Phil Hay of The Athletic wrote: “At least one prominent Championship club want Cresswell permanently and the option is not off the table.”

Morten Hjulmand chase

Leeds United have joined Leicester City, Nottingham Forest and Southampton in the race to sign Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand, according to Sports Italia journalist Rudy Galetti.

The report claims that Hjulmand has attracted major interest from a number of Premier League clubs, and that Leeds have emerged as the latest team to be linked with the 23-year-old.

Sky Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio reported earlier this week that Southampton are planning to offer £9.6 million for the Dane, although an official bid is yet to be placed.

Hjulmand came through FC Copenhagen's youth ranks, before switching to Austrian outfit Admira Wacker in 2018. He then joined Lecce in the Italian second-tier in January 2021, and helped guide them to promotion into Serie A during the 2021-22.

The holding midfielder was handed the captain's armband at the start of the current campaign, and has registered four assists in 18 appearances across all competitions for Lecce.

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