Overview
- French outlet FootMercato, as relayed by other outlets, reports a near‑complete deal that would pay Toulouse €25m plus up to €3m in add‑ons for Cresswell; neither club has officially confirmed the transfer.
- Cresswell is leaving Toulouse after two strong seasons in France following his 2024 move from Leeds United, during which he made 66 appearances and contributed goals and assists from centre back.
- Premier League interest from clubs such as Tottenham and Liverpool had been linked to Cresswell this summer, but reports say Rennes have secured the player’s signature instead.
- Rennes have framed the signing as part of recruitment that targets young, ready‑made players and the club can offer regular first‑team minutes and European competition exposure.
- Related summer market notes in the same coverage say Michael Kayode signed a new deal at Brentford, reducing outside interest, and Trevoh Chalobah was reported in Milan for talks over a move to Inter.