(Credit: Imago)

David Sullivan has chance to correct pathetic wrong as West Ham back in for England hopeful

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15 Nov 2025, 10:40 am

West Ham have reignited their interest in Toulouse centre-back Charlie Creswell ahead of the January transfer window.

According to talkSPORT, West Ham are keen on bringing the 23-year-old to the London Stadium after impressive performances in Ligue 1.

Cresswell has been told that he needs to get Premier League football to realise his dream of a senior England call-up.

Nuno Espirito Santo is looking to improve his squad in the January market, and this could be a game-changing move.

However, David Sullivan cannot simply mess it up this time, as there was previous interest by the Hammers.

Charlie Cresswell was one of the stars of England under-21s at the European Championship (Credit: Imago)

David Sullivan messed up bargain £17m move for Charlie Cresswell

West Ham offered £13m for Cresswell this summer, but it was rejected.

Sullivan was supposed to go "all out" for Cresswell, but ultimately made himself look a fool with his haggling antics.

Toulouse rejected a loan offer from the Irons initially
They then laughed off a £13m deal after asking for £17m
Toulouse will most likely demand a higher fee now

The reality is that following Cresswell's good performances, the French outfit will probably demand a higher price for their English star.

Sullivan has again let West Ham down both on the pitch and financially.

However, a massive opportunity is now being presented for him to right his wrongs if he gets a deal done.

Cresswell is a great player. (Credit: Imago)

Cresswell is determined to be an England player, and Sullivan needs to actually go all out for the defender this time.

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What could West Ham expect from Creswell?

First of all, Cresswell would be a major improvement on Max Kilman.

West Ham have had poor defensive displays, and Kilman has been at fault for many disastrous results.

Games	Clean sheets	Average rating
12	4	7.09

Cresswell's Ligue 1 stats for Toulouse, according to Sofascore

Not only is the defender a brick in defence, but he can also score goals, having already netted three times in the league this season.

Nuno likes goalscoring centre-backs who are also smart in defence. Cresswell just so happens to be the perfect fit.

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