Having agreed deals to sign Gil Vicente’s Pablo Felipe and Lazio’s Valentín Castellanos to strengthen their forward line, the Hammers are looking to bring in an additional centre-back.
Cresswell has become a target for the east Londoners following his impressive performances for club and country.
The 23-year-old was a key part of the England U-21 side that defended the European Championship last summer, earning 26 caps for the Young Lions in that age group.
He was named in the Team of the Tournament after that triumph and also claimed a winners’ medal as England won the 2023 edition.
Cresswell joined Toulouse from Leeds United in 2024 and has since made 48 league appearances for the French side, scoring six times.
Charlie Cresswell, the rock of @ToulouseFC ❤️ pic.twitter.com/u2uDafkOaE
— Ligue 1 McDonald’s (@Ligue1) December 17, 2025
This season he ranks second in Ligue 1 for aerial duels won (73) and is also among the leaders for clearances (2nd) and blocks (8th).
According to The GuardianWest Ham will push to sign the centre-back this month to boost their survival hopes. Nuno Espirito Santo’s team is currently eighteenth in the Premier League and four points away from safety.
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