Leeds United are currently on the lookout for a new goalkeeper as they prepare for their return to the Premier League.
Illan Meslier lost his place in the Leeds United starting XI towards the end of the season due to a number of high-profile errors.
With Meslier’s contract expiring next summer, Leeds could well look to offload the Frenchman, but they’ll need a replacement.
Now, the Whites are reported to be in loan talks for a goalkeeper from a title-winning club who has been praised for his “great potential”.
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Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images
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Leeds United in loan talks over Bayern Munich goalkeeper Daniel Peretz
Leeds are said to be in talks over a move for Bayern Munich goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, according to BILD.
The 24-year-old joined Bayern for around £4million in 2023, but he has only made seven outings for the Bundesliga giants.
Peretz dreams of becoming Bayern’s first-choice keeper in the future and, in order to fulfil this ambition, he wants to gain experience out on loan next term.
Leeds are one of several clubs keen on Peretz, with fellow Premier League newcomers Burnley and Italian side Genoa also in pursuit.
However, all three clubs are said to be trailing to PSV Eindhoven in pursuit of the Israel international.
PSV are ahead because they can offer Champions League football to Peretz, while current keeper Walter Benitez is deemed likely to leave this summer.
As for Bayern, their only prerequisite is that Peretz gets plenty of first-team football.
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Peretz is a top talent who has all the tools needed to become a goalkeeping great, but he needs to be getting regular game time.
Bayern have high hopes for him, but with Manuel Neuer penning a one-year extension earlier this year, Peretz’s route is likely to be blocked until 2026.
Peretz would be a solid upgrade on both Darlow and Meslier, and there’s a good chance he would be their first-choice keeper from the off.
In addition, Leeds could offer Peretz Premier League football, and they could potentially have another Israel international playing for them in Manor Solomon.
Even if Solomon doesn’t sign permanently for Leeds, there’s always the possibility of him putting a good word in to Peretz.
The Bundesliga website previously compared Peretz’s style of play to that of Spain legend Iker Casillas.
‘Peretz is a masterful shot-stopper, as highlighted by his penalty expertise and general all-around performances that have seen the young ‘keeper flying from corner to corner repelling shots,’ they wrote.
‘He is also a highly modern custodian in that he is excellent with the ball at his feet and accurate with his distribution.
‘Look out for the short-sleeved shirts, too, which immediately bring to mind great goalies of the ’90s and, as a package, Peretz makes for exciting viewing.’
The website also quotes Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen as saying: “With Daniel Peretz, we’re very well equipped in our goalkeeping team in terms of prospects – both for this season and the future.
“Daniel is a goalkeeper with great potential.”