20 y/o ‘expected’ to stay on loan despite ‘recall option’ at Elland Road

Leeds United starlet Charlie Cresswell is likely to stay with Millwall for the remainder of the season despite the Elland Road outfit boasting a ‘recall option’, according to Sky Sports reporter Tim Thornton.

While Whites boss Jesse Marsch spent close to £100million during the summer transfer window, Cresswell headed out of Yorkshire in search of regular first-team football.

What’s the latest news involving Cresswell?

Cresswell completed a season-long loan move to Millwall in July and has already made an impact in his new surroundings.

Despite featuring at the heart of the Lions’ backline, he marked his debut by grabbing both goals in a 2-0 win over Stoke City on the opening day of the campaign.

Cresswell has gone on to make 10 appearances for the Championship side and also found the back of the net in a victory over Cardiff City last month.

According to The Athletic, Millwall do not have an option to make the Leeds man’s move permanent and, although a loan fee was not paid, the Londoners are subject to penalty clauses if Cresswell is not handed enough game-time.

The report suggests Marsch could also recall the eight-cap England under-21 international in January, but only in an emergency.

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What has Tim Thornton said about Cresswell?

Thornton understands that Leeds could opt to seal Cresswell’s return to Yorkshire at the turn of the year.

However, the Sky Sports reporter feels the central defender will remain with Millwall for the entirety of the initial loan agreement.

Thornton told GIVEMESPORT: “I think there’s a recall option, potentially in January.

“But I would expect him to stay at Millwall all season and then come back next season and try to force his way into the first team.”

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Should Leeds recall Cresswell in January?

Although Cresswell has made a strong start to his Millwall career and Leeds have conceded 12 goals during the early stages of the Premier League campaign, it would not make sense for him to return to Elland Road midway through the season.

That is because the Whites already have four centre-backs on their books, while Luke Ayling and Leo Fuhr Hjelde are capable of filling in as well, so it is unlikely that the 20-year-old would get a similar number of opportunities as he is currently enjoying at the Den.

Cresswell has only made seven senior appearances for Leeds, having worked his way through the ranks, and gaining more experience at Millwall will be invaluable in the long run.

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