Leeds United: Illan Meslier’s stance revealed amid Man Utd links | OneFootball

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·30 dicembre 2024

Leeds United: Illan Meslier’s stance revealed amid Man Utd links

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Meslier is keen to play regularly if he moves on from Elland Road during the January transfer window.

Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier would reportedly like to retain his status as a first-choice shot-stopper if he moves on during the January transfer window.


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That's according to Ben Jacobs, who revealed Meslier's stance to Give Me Sport ahead of what could be an interesting window for the goalkeeper.

Leeds saw plenty of players leave Elland Road during the summer window, with Archie Gray, Glen Kamara, Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter the four main names who ended up departing the West Yorkshire outfit.

Meslier didn't follow in their footsteps, but his future has been the subject of speculation in recent months.

Manchester United are one team that could move for him this winter but he would be competing with Andre Onana for a starting spot and during the early stages of his potential stay at Old Trafford, he would probably have to play second fiddle to the Cameroon international.

Arsenal are another team that have been linked with a move for the Frenchman but interest hasn't just been limited to England, with Stade Rennais and Fiorentina potential candidates to recruit him as well.

Rennes have already dealt with Leeds this year, luring Kamara away from Elland Road, but it remains to be seen whether the Whites will entertain a sale next month.

Illan Meslier's stance becomes clearer amid Manchester United, Arsenal links

Meslier has managed to keep a decent number of clean sheets this season, though that has been a team effort.

He's also involved in a promotion race at this stage and could benefit from staying put at Elland Road. But if he does move on, he still wants to be a regular starter.

This is according to transfer insider Jacobs, who told Give Me Sport: "There is interest in him.

"I can't confirm the Manchester United links to any great degree. Manchester United will resolve the Bayinder situation, and then if Bayinder leaves, whenever that is, January or summer, they'll need another goalkeeper, of course.

"But there are suitors out there that are looking at Meslier for a number one. And again, to reiterate, that is what I'm told is his preference."

Leeds United may be keen to retain Illan Meslier beyond the January window

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Meslier is someone who can probably be replaced.

However, the Frenchman has been the club's number one for a considerable amount of time now, and making a change in this area mid-season would be a risk.

Karl Darlow could potentially step in, but he hasn't played that much since his move to Elland Road.

And a new stopper would have to adapt to life in West Yorkshire fairly quickly, something that isn't ideal for the club in their promotion quest.

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