Vanja Milinkovic-Savic is a goalkeeper Leeds United have on their radar but the club have yet to decide on their number one target.
Furthermore, sources at Leeds have downplayed the possibility of landing the 6ft 8in Torino shot-stopper, who has been branded the most unlikely out of the options being looked at. Among the spread of shortlisted options is Lucas Perri of Lyon, who have been relegated from Ligue 1.
Both he and Milinkovic-Savic are expected to be courted by a number of rival clubs this summer, especially the latter. Napoli and Manchester United have registered significant interest in Milinkovic-Savic, and as a result the financial aspects of a transfer may bloat beyond what Leeds can afford.
Reports from Italy claiming Leeds have triggered a €20million (£17.2m) release clause in the the Serb's contract are inaccurate. The 28-year-old - who has 19 caps for his country - has one year left on his Torino deal, though essentially has two given the option for a year-long extension.
Leeds have yet to decide on their number one goalkeeper target right now, but the position remains a high transfer priority for the recruitment team this summer with lengthy discussions being had.
There is a wide expectation that Illan Meslier will leave Elland Road this summer having lost his status as Daniel Farke’s number one. Leeds are not forcing him out but there is an acceptance that he could seek first-team football elsewhere.
Any exit fee for Meslier may contribute to the amount paid for his replacement, be it retrospectively or otherwise. Meslier, like new no.1 Karl Darlow and third-choice Alex Cairns, is in the final year of his contract.
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Claims earlier this month that Fenerbahce had submitted an offer for Meslier were misguided but the Frenchman is anticipated to be of interest to clubs this summer.
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