MICHAEL CARRICK is eager to snap up Leeds centre-half Charlie Cresswell to enhance Middlesbrough’s promotion push.
Boro would break Cresswell’s loan at Millwall to purchase him if the Elland Highway membership enable it.
A payment of round £4million plus extras might work for each.
Cresswell, 20, has been not noted of the Lions facet currently however has made 16 Championship appearances this season.
Boro see him as a long-term funding whereas Sunderland would take him on loan.
Cresswell has attracted curiosity from a wide range of golf equipment in his quick profession.


Manchester United and Liverpool confirmed an curiosity in the defender after he broke into the Leeds first-team final season.
Cresswell performed seven instances for Leeds in 2021-22 earlier than dislocating his shoulder.
Norwich had been reported to be retaining tabs on the teen just a few weeks in the past as they chase promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch is a fan of Cresswell and wants him to get video games beneath his belt.
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Marsch stated: “Character [he] is just not afraid of something. Even the primary session we had he was the loudest participant on the pitch.
“[He] doesn’t shrink back. He wants to play.”