Club approaches Leeds United star with a transfer fee that suits all parties

Ligue 1 club Toulouse have taken the lead in the hunt for a Leeds United defender who is expected to be sold by the Whites, with the offer looking positive for the Elland Road club, according to journalist Alan Nixon.

Leeds are expected to make player swaps during the summer transfer window after failing to return to the Premier League.

Daniel Farke may lose players he would rather keep, but the Whites head coach also has stars he would like to put on the hit list.

Centre-back Charlie Cresswell is ready to leave Elland Road and is low in the pecking order under Farke, who is keen to sell.

Many teams had considered signing him, but now Toulouse is clearly in the lead and is catching up.

The deal is believed to be worth £3.8 million, and that is a sum acceptable to all parties.

Toulouse want to complete the transfer quickly and Cresswell is keen to move abroad for the next step in his career.

The French team finished 11th in Ligue 1 last season and had a negative goal difference. Hopefully Cresswell can help remedy that.

Leeds will receive a good transfer fee for an academy product, which will also help improve the club’s financial situation.