
Toulouse demanding £18million for England U21s star with Sunderland among Premier League clubs keen
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CHARLIE CRESSWELL'S stand-out performances for England Under-21s have pushed up his asking price — but that is not putting off buyers.
Centre-half Cresswell has starred at the Euros.
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Charlie Cresswell is in high demand
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The defender helped England U21s win the Euros
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And French side Toulouse now want £18million for the former Leeds prospect, with the Whites potentially benefitting from a sell-on clause.
Several Prem clubs are watching but Serie A sides Atalanta and Como may come up with the cash for the Englishman, a key player for Lee Carsley as his side won the U21s Euros.
Sunderland have been linked to the defender, who has three years left on his contract.
Cresswell's stock has risen after he played a key role in England U21s' Euros win, with the 22-year-old revealing the Three Lions have always played a big role in his life.
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He said: "I was brought up with England always a massive part of my childhood.
"I'd go to the local pub and I'd be watching the first team with all my mates, my dad's mates and it would be like a big deal.
"So for me every time I pull on an England shirt it feels like an honour, a huge honour. I'm immensely proud that I get to do this.
"For me to go out there and give my everything it's the least I can do."
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Roma and Napoli have also been linked to Cresswell, who has made 34 appearances for Toulouse since he joined last year.
He helped them to a 10th-place finish in Ligue 1 last season.
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