Illan Meslier Leeds United
With how things are currently going at Leeds United, fans will be wishing that the January transfer window comes soon. The Whites are not in the best of form in the Premier League.
And things do not look to be changing anytime soon. Leeds have lost five of their last six games, which has now put them in the relegation zone after a promising start to the season. Daniel Farke continues to frustrate fans with his words at press conferences, with his place at the club reportedly under pressure. Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers are said to be the main contenders to replace the German if he is sacked.
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And the Leeds boss could be sacked soon looking at the current fixture schedule. This weekend continues a tough run of games after the Aston Villa loss, with Manchester City up next. Then they face Chelsea and Liverpool next.
Leeds United man Illan Meslier targeted by Chelsea owners
This January window could also see some players depart the club. After many changes made in the summer, some of the first team players are yet to make a mark on the pitch. While others would like to move for personal reasons.
According to French outlet Jeunes Footeux, Strasbourg are keen on adding Illan Meslier to their team next summer. The French club are owned by the Chelsea owners and have built a formidable team in Ligue 1. Strasbourg are in search of a new keeper for next season, and Meslier’s availability as a free agent is seen as a ”golden opportunity”. In January, the Leeds star is allowed to negotiate pre-contracts with foreign clubs as his current deal runs out in the summer.
Missed opportunity for Leeds
The Illan Meslier Leeds United saga is now drawing to a close, but many will feel the club could have gotten something out of it. At 25, the Frenchman is still a valuable asset and if the Whites had extended his deal, they could have gotten some funds from a move. At this point, he will go for free and the club end up with nothing.
It was a situation that should have been ideally dealt with in the summer, when Leeds managing director Robbie Evans pointed out that the club did receive offers for Meslier. If the deal does go through, there will be a lot of mixed reactions from the fanbase.
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