“Could be a smart addition” – Millwall plot Leeds United transfer raid: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Millwall are said to be one of two Championship clubs interested in signing Charlie Cresswell on loan from Leeds United. 

That’s according to the Yorkshire Evening Post’s Graham Smyth, with the England youth international potentially heading for his first loan away from Elland Road.

Cresswell, 19, is very highly-rated at Elland Road, yet he’s down the pecking order as fifth choice and Leeds seem like they want to push the teenager in 2022/23.

So, is Millwall and linking up with Gary Rowett a good move?

Our writers take a look:

Ben Wignall 

With Dan Ballard potentially heading elsewhere next season following a successful loan spell with the Lions in 2021-22, Gary Rowett needs to have alternative centre-backs on his shopping list.

And with some Premier League experience under his belt last season, Cresswell is probably due a stint playing regular football in the second tier of English football.

Having become somewhat of a regular for England’s under-21’s recently, Cresswell needs all the game-time he can get to keep on developing.

There’s no reason why he couldn’t slot straight in at The Den in Rowett’s back three and be a very solid addition – Millwall aren’t known for leaking lots of goals and a season at the Lions could really enhance Cresswell’s reputation.

Chris Gallagher 

This is a move that suits all parties.

Firstly, it’s an area of the pitch that Millwall need to strengthen as Dan Ballard has returned to Arsenal following his successful loan spell and needs to be replaced.

For Cresswell, he’s fifth