Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Fiorentina are reportedly preparing to make a bid for Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
Meslier has been with Leeds since joining from Lorient in 2019 and has made 198 appearances for the club so far, keeping 64 clean sheets and conceding 271 goals.
The Frenchman's position has improved this season, and he has only conceded three goals in the last seven matches, and he has kept a clean sheet four times during that period, bringing his total goals in the season to 13 goals.
Meslier's name has recently come up as a A surprising goal for Manchester Unitedand will likely replace Altay Binder in second place behind Andrei Onana.
Meanwhile, former Leeds star David Norris has urged the club to move away from the 'inconsistent' goalkeeper.
“I think Meslier has started to look good in recent matches, but the people I spoke to who follow Leeds closely are not convinced anymore.” The critic said.
“Farke will likely consider other options now. He has been very inconsistent and has cost the club points this season. It's not as if they have the confidence in Meslier like they did before.
Fiorentina prepares to offer Illane Meslier
The intrigue appears to have intensified regarding Meslier, who is now attracting the attention of Italian club Fiorentina.
This is according to TEAMtalk (via Leeds United News), who claim that the viola are looking for a smaller option between the sticks.
Fiorentina only signed Manchester United legend David de Gea on a free transfer in the summer, with the Spaniard conceding just 14 goals in 15 games in all competitions so far, keeping six clean sheets.
However, at 34 years old, De Gea's best days are certainly behind him, and Leeds could now move for Meslier in January in order to establish his position as a goalkeeper of the future.
