Leeds United manager Daniel Farke and Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic
(Credit: Imago)
Alex Charlton
Thu 10 July 2025 16:10, UK
Leeds United have a new goalkeeper firmly on their agenda during the transfer window and are making moves in the market.
Current number one, Illan Meslier, endured some tough times in the Championship last season, hence why the Whites are looking for other options.
Leeds have identified Vanja Milinkovic-Savic as a potential target after a stellar season in Serie A for Torino.
Now, there has been an update on the Peacocks’ pursuit of the Serbian international, which will encourage supporters.
Illan Meslier Leeds United
Meslier made some costly mistakes last season (Credit: Imago)
Leeds United make Milinkovic-Savic progress
That had been reports suggesting that Leeds were unlikely to land Milinkovic-Savic as he has been linked with Italian champions Napoli.
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However, Antonio Conte’s side have reportedly cooled their interest in Milinkovic-Savic, meaning the opportunity is still there for Leeds.
The 28-year-old was a key man for Torino last season, keeping 10 clean sheets as they finished in 11th.
Furthermore, the Serbian saved four penalties from seven and prevented several goals from going in for Il Toro.
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, Leeds have had new talks for Milinkovic-Savic, according to Corriere dello Sport (10 July, page 23).
The 28-year-old contract is set to expire next year, although there is an option to extend by a further year.
Milinkovic-Savic has a release clause of £16.8million, which has reportedly put off Napoli.
Daniel Farke
Farke needs a goalkeeper upgrade (Credit: Imago)
Leeds must take advantage of Milinkovic-Savic situation
Given that Napoli have been put off my the Serbian’s price tag, Leeds must go all out to sign the shotstopper.
At just over £15million, a deal for Milinkovic feels like a no-brainer, given his admirable statistics last campaign.
At 28, the Torino man has substantial years ahead of him, meaning that fee could be rapaid in no time at all.
Of course, anything can happen in the transfer market and a Champions League club could come in for him.
However, if talks progress well, then a transfer to Elland Road looks increasingly realistic.
When comparing Milinkovic-Savic to Farke’s other options, it is clear that a goalkeeper of the Serbian’s calibre is required next season.
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