West Ham United are reportedly interested in Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell. Claret & Hugh reports that the Hammers are ready to re-enter the market for defensive reinforcements in what is described as a four-way battle. A source confirmed to the publication that Cresswell is one of the targets. The source also added that Everton are interested and that a relegation clause could be an issue. It is also reported that West Ham are preparing to allocate the full transfer fee received from the sale of Nayef Aguerd towards signing a new centre-back.

According to L'Equipe, West Ham made a proposal for Charlie Cresswell in the final hours of the transfer window, offering a loan with a €15 million obligation to buy. Toulouse rejected the bid, as the club values the player at a minimum of €17 million.

West Ham may make a late swoop for Charlie Cresswell. They are making firm inquiries at Toulouse for the English centre-back. The French side want £13 million and bonuses for the 23-year-old, and the Hammers may come up with the money with the transfer window snapping shut tomorrow. Cresswell's contract at Toulouse runs until 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be around £8.5 million. Borussia Dortmund and several clubs in Italy and England have also been linked with the defender.