Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Leeds United goalkeeper, Illan Meslier. The Red Devils are also said to be interested in the move for Tyler Adams.
Last Sunday, following their lopsided home loss to Tottenham, Leeds’ relegation from the Premier League was officially confirmed.
Former head coach Jesse Marsch was unable to keep the Whites out of the bottom three and was fired in February. Although he received financial backing to sign several players last summer.
Under Marsch’s successor Javi Gracia, the Yorkshire club experienced many embarrassing losses that led to harsh criticism of goalie Meslier.
When Sam Allardyce took over from Gracia for the final four games of the season, the young Frenchman had finally lost his place in the starting XI. After giving up a record 23 goals in the month of April and finally lost it to Joel Robles.
Since both teams are in need of a goalkeeper, the 23-year-old has been linked with both Chelsea and Manchester United for well over a year.
While the Blues prioritize finding a new No. 1 goalkeeper after Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy’s underwhelming performances. Erik ten Hag is ready to bring in some competition to keep David De Gea on his toes.
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Meslier is ‘desirable’ across Europe. United and Chelsea are “ready to battle” for him, according TuttoMercatoWeb as per Football365.
Also, Adams, the captain of the United States, is reportedly getting interest from clubs in Germany, Italy, and Spain. In addition to Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham, according to the source.
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