Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier and Daniel Farke
(Credit: Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Tue 24 June 2025 19:10, UK
Illan Meslier will be lucky to retain his place in between the sticks at Leeds United after some high-profile errors in the Championship.
Daniel Farke relied on Karl Darlow as his number one towards the end of last season as the Whites won the league title.
With the West Yorkshire outfit now set to compete in the Premier League, the German manager should ask for reinforcements for his squad.
Meslier’s future at Elland Road appears uncertain, but the 25-year-old could potentially remain at the club after the recent drama.
Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier
Meslier is not up for sale at Leeds. (Credit: Imago)
Leeds United have not put Meslier up for sale as Fenerbahce agreement dismissed
Meslier hasn’t been put up for sale by the Whites in the ongoing transfer window, according to Leeds Live.
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The news outlet reports (24 June) that the West Yorkshire outfit haven’t reached an agreement with Fenerbahce for the ex-Lorient ace’s move away from Elland Road.
It’s been claimed that there’s an acceptance that the 25-year-old could leave the Peacocks if he wants to seek regular game time elsewhere.
The French shot-stopper’s future is certainly one to keep an eye on as developments are surely expected in the coming weeks, with a new goalkeeper being eyed by Farke.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke
Farke should ask for a new goalkeeper at Leeds.
49ers Enterprises should sell Meslier at Leeds this transfer window
Leeds have been linked with Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic to bolster their goalkeeping department after his impressive loan spell at Strasbourg.
Nick Pope has also been linked with a move to Elland Road, but it remains to be seen whether the 33-year-old will make the switch from Newcastle.
Aaron Ramsdale is another shot-stopper who the Whites may be targeting this summer, and only time will tell who ends up signing for them.
Leeds arguably need a new quality goalkeeper after some glaring mistakes from Meslier led to fans calling for his dismissal from the starting lineup.
It would be surprising to see the French national get back in the good graces of Farke and the supporters, leaving the 25-year-old with a decision to make regarding his future.
While Meslier’s stock has declined in recent months, he still boasts considerable experience in the Premier League and the Championship, which should be worth something.
With the goalkeeper’s current contract expiring next year, now feels like the right time to cash in on him, and 49ers Enterprises should open the exit doors.
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