Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier. (Picture by George Wooden/Getty Photographs)
Fiorentina are making ready a bid for Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier, in accordance with reviews.
Meslier has been with Leeds since becoming a member of from Lorient in 2019 and has made 198 appearances for the membership up to now — holding 64 clear sheets and conceding 271 targets.
The Frenchman has been rising in stature this season and has conceded simply three targets in his final seven appearances, holding 4 clear sheets throughout that point to deliver his complete for the marketing campaign to 13.
Meslier’s identify has come up just lately as a shock goal for Manchester United, doubtlessly changing Altay Bayindir as No.2 behind Andre Onana.
In the meantime, former Leeds star David Norris urged the membership to maneuver on from their ‘inconsistent’ goalkeeper.
“I feel Meslier had began to look okay in current video games, however the individuals I’ve spoken to who observe Leeds extra intently aren’t satisfied any longer,” the pundit acknowledged.
“Farke is more likely to be contemplating different choices now. He’s been too inconsistent and has value the membership factors this season. It simply doesn’t look as if they’ve the boldness in Meslier they as soon as did.”
Fiorentina lining up Illan Meslier bid
The plot seems to have thickened on the subject of Meslier, who’s now drawing consideration from Italian aspect Fiorentina.
That’s in accordance with TEAMtalk (through Leeds United Information), who declare the Viola are in search of a youthful possibility between the sticks.
Fiorentina solely signed Man Utd legend David de Gea on a free switch in the summertime, with the Spaniard conceding simply 14 targets in 15 gams throughout all competitions up to now, holding six clear sheets.
Nonetheless, at 34 years outdated, De Gea’s finest days are positively behind him, and Leeds might now swoop for Meslier in January with a view to future-proof their goalkeeper place.
