James Milner was the last player to play for both Liverpool and Leeds United in the Premier League.

The two clubs haven’t directly been involved in a transfer of a first-team player for over a decade, and that is unlikely to change in this window.

Liverpool have done most of their business already, while no Reds player has been strongly linked with a move to Elland Road either.

However, the reigning Premier League champions have an interest in a player who left Leeds United just 12 months ago.

Liverpool are keeping an eye on Charlie Cresswell

Charlie Cresswell came through the ranks at the Leeds United academy and made 14 senior appearances for the club.

The defender was highly rated behind the scenes at Elland Road, with manager Daniel Farke even branding Cresswell as a ‘top-class player’.

However, in the summer of 2024, just over 12 months ago, Cresswell left Leeds United and joined French side Toulouse.

The 22-year-old has impressed in Ligue 1, so much so that he has made his way onto Liverpool’s radar.

GiveMeSport claim that Arne Slot’s side are keeping a ‘close eye’ on Cresswell, who is a player they ‘very much like’.

Liverpool are said to be looking at options who can not only add depth but also develop at Anfield and become regulars in the coming years.

Cresswell, who Leeds United sold for just over £2.5 million, checks those boxes perfectly, but it remains to be seen if the Reds will make a move in this window or push it until next year.

The defender’s current contract at Toulouse does not expire until the summer of 2028.

Liverpool have a big problem in defence

Liverpool have one of the best defences in the Premier League.

Only Arsenal conceded fewer goals than Slot’s men last season, but the Reds need to be very careful about what’s going to happen next.

Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract, but he is 34 already, and there is a good chance that Ibrahima Konate will leave the club either this summer or the next.

Liverpool are right to be planning ahead, and Cresswell is a very interesting option for them.

However, to fill the shoes of the likes of Konate and Van Dijk, Liverpool should be aiming for someone who is far more accomplished.