Leeds United have experienced a hectic summer of incoming transfers so far.
Indeed, the Whites have strengthened their roster with numerous additions in this transfer window as players like Jaka Bijol, Anton Stach, and Sean Longstaff have all joined Elland Road.
Of course, there may also be departures in West Yorkshire as several players have become excess to requirements following promotion.
Patrick Bamford is slated to exit Leeds, while according to Ben Jacobs, another team is now considering signing Illan Meslier.
Leicester City eyeing a deal for Illan Meslier
Jacobs discussed the goalkeeping situation across various clubs this summer.
The reporter states that West Ham are seeking to sign a new goalkeeper, with Mads Hermansen in their sights.
That would leave Leicester City requiring a new primary goalkeeper, and Illan Meslier is on the Foxes’ radar.
Meslier has attracted interest from Arsenal in the past, but now he may have to accept a Championship move after a disappointing season with Leeds.
“Then goalkeeper is going to be a big one too. My expectation is that West Ham are going to approach Leicester for Mads Hermansen, a player Leicester didn’t want to leave 12 months ago at a value of £35m,” Jacobs said.
“Now the feeling is that number will drop because 12 months have passed, but he is contracted until 2028 still.
“Leicester at the same time are advancing on Asmir Begovic who is available on a free transfer, they have discussed Illan Meslier at Leeds who may be available because he didn’t finish strongly last season, so Leeds could be looking for a number one goalkeeper as well.”
Illan Meslier’s Premier League record
The £5m player struggled at times for Leeds in the Championship last season, and things won’t get any simpler in the Premier League.
Indeed, the caliber is higher in the Premier League, and the stress is also greater as Leeds fight against relegation rather than striving to win the league.
Of course, Meslier has competed in the Premier League before, and his top-flight record isn’t particularly impressive.
Illan Meslier’s Premier League record
Games 107
Goals conceded 198
Clean sheets 21
Meslier was actually benched by Sam Allardyce at Leeds before their relegation back in 2023.
Leeds require a new primary goalkeeper in the top-flight, and they may be able to generate some funds by selling Meslier to Leicester.