Illan Meslier nears Leeds United transfer exit – Club already working on replacement…
Illan Meslier lost his place in the Leeds United starting eleven towards the end of last season following a few high-profile errors, and Daniel Farke decided to swing the axe and replace him in the team with Karl Darlow.
The French goalkeeper has a year left on his contract at Leeds United, but he is one of the players who is almost certain to move on from Elland Road this summer. The club do not want him to be between the sticks next season as they do not believe he has it in him to be a reliable option in the Premier League.
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He was recently linked with a move to Turkey, but no concrete offer has yet arrived for him this summer, and Leeds are still waiting to finalise his departure from Elland Road ahead of their return to the top flight.
However, a move is more than likely, and Leeds are hopeful that there will be progress in the coming days over his potential departure from the club in the ongoing summer transfer window.
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Leeds United expect to sell Illan Meslier as interest in him picks up
Meslier is aware that he has no future at Leeds, and his representatives have been working on finding a new club for the Frenchman this summer.
According to the Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Graham Smyth, there has been movement on the Meslier departure front in recent days.
It has been claimed that interest in signing the goalkeeper has picked up, and a few clubs are exploring taking him away from Elland Road in the ongoing summer transfer window.
However, Leeds are still waiting to see a concrete offer, and they remain keen to finalise the Frenchman’s departure as soon as possible.
The Whites are sure about wanting to sell the goalkeeper and stepped up efforts to bring in his replacement at Elland Road soon.
Leeds are considering several goalkeepers and have made progress in their pursuit of a new number one in the ongoing transfer window.
Leeds need Meslier’s exit soon
Meslier’s time at Leeds is done, and there is zero chance of getting back into the starting eleven, especially with the Whites now in the Premier League.
The Frenchman struggled in the top flight previously, and Leeds need a more reliable goalkeeper to survive against the best teams in the country.
Leeds want to bring in his replacement soon, but they cannot make meaningful progress as long as they are not sure about selling the goalkeeper.
It’d be best for all parties if Meslier sorts out his future at Leeds soon and exits Elland Road to allow both him and the club to move forward.
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