Leeds, Daniel Farke, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic
(Credit: Imago)
Alex Charlton
Wed 9 July 2025 7:40, UK
Leeds United have a new goalkeeper at the top of their transfer agenda ahead of the Premier League season.
The position has been a problem for Daniel Farke due to the inconsistency of Illan Meslier.
Meslier made headlines with his costly mistakes for Leeds, but fortunately, they did not impact their title challenge, as he was dropped for Karl Darlow.
Now, the Elland Road club are nearing a decision on one of their targets, Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
Illan Meslier Leeds United
Meslier endured a tough season (Credit: Imago)
Leeds United face Milinkovic-Savic decision amid rival interest
Milinkovic-Savic has a release clause of £16.8million, which is said to be a sticking point for Serie A champions Napoli.
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However, this has not put off the Peacocks, who are willing to pursue the 28-year-old shot-stopper.
The Serbian international was ever-present for Torino last season and made 37 league appearances for the Italian club.
His penalty record in Serie A was particularly impressive, saving four out of seven spot kicks that he faced.
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic‘s 2024/25 Serie A statistics Total
Appearances 37
Clean sheets 10
Goals conceded per game 1.1
Penalties saved 4/7
Saves per game 3.6 (76%)
Goals prevented 10.56
The Serbian was outstanding last season (Sofascore)
Now, the Leeds management will meet to decide whether they will pay the 28-year-old’s release clause, according to Giacomo Morandin (8 July).
He backs up previous reports that Napoli are not pushing forward, while interest from Manchester United and AS Roma persists.
The Serbian has one year remaining on his contract, while Torino have the option for a further year.
Leeds must do all they can to secure Milinkovic-Savic
Given how important it is for the Whites to secure a new goalkeeper, they must make the signing of Milinkovic-Savic a priority.
Although he is 28, a fee of £16.8million seems like a reasonable fee for a player who was in prolific form last season.
Of course, there are other options, and Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri is someone Leeds could turn to if they cannot clinch Milinkovic-Savic.
Whatever happens, the Yorkshire outfit needs a new goalkeeper if they are to survive in the Premier League.
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