Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Leeds Live
Leeds Live
Sport
George Bennett

Leeds United transfer rumours as Charlie Cresswell rejected Coventry City move after late January U-turn

Here are your latest Leeds United transfer rumours for Friday, February 17.

Charlie Cresswell rejected Coventry City move after late January U-turn

Leeds United loanee Charlie Cresswell rejected the opportunity to join Coventry City after a late U-turn in the January transfer window.

That is according to Football League World, who claim that Cresswell had agreed to join the Sky Blues on a permanent deal until he changed his mind late in the window to remain at Elland Road.

READ MORE: Every word Michael Skubala said on Leeds United's injuries, Everton, Dyche, Ayling, Orta talks

Cresswell is believed to be keen on staying with the Whites as he believes he can still have a future at the club. The 20-year-old, who is on loan at Millwall, was heavily linked with fellow Championship clubs Middlesbrough and Sunderland, but it appears Coventry came closest to signing him.

Leeds were reportedly exploring the possibility of recalling Cresswell from his loan at The Den in order to facilitate a move elsewhere. However, Cresswell is now expected to see out his season-long loan with the Lions.

The England under-21 international has recently been restored to Gary Rowett's line-up and has started each of Millwall's last three games after previously struggling for game time.

Leeds target Ola Aina 'ready to dump' Torino

Leeds target Ola Aina is 'ready to dump' current club Torino at the end of the season, according to Nigerian outlet BSN Sports.

Aina is reportedly not willing to sign a new contract with the Serie A club and is set to become a free agent in the summer.

The former Chelsea academy graduate was linked with a move to Elland Road ahead of the January transfer window, and the report adds that there is a 'strong chance' he could be on the move with Premier League and Italian clubs interested.

Aina, who has also played for Hull City and Fulham in England, has made 106 appearances for Torino since his arrival from Chelsea in 2018 - scoring two goals and providing seven assists.

The Nigerian right-back represented England at youth level but has amassed 29 caps for the Super Eagles.

READ NEXT:

Leeds United's managerial hunt labelled 'absolute joke' as search continues

Leeds United news as Gerardo Martino makes 'project' admission amid Whites' manager hunt

Sam Greenwood's love affair with football told by those who know him best

Raphinha reflects on how slow adjustment at Barcelona has helped him improve mentally

Leeds United permanent manager plan and the Skubala 'risk' which could pay off

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.