Leeds ‘have Djordje Petrovic transfer boost’ after latest development
Leeds United could potentially soon have a new goalkeeper in Djordje Petrovic after developments at Chelsea.
Daniel Farke doesn’t seem to trust Illan Meslier anymore, dropping the shot-stopper from the starting lineup towards the end of the season after some significant errors from him.
Petrovic is a target at Elland Road after enjoying an impressive spell at Strasbourg on loan from the Blues, but his future is now uncertain.
The Whites may have an opportunity to push for the Serbia international in the coming weeks and finally reinforce their goalkeeping department.
Chelsea exclude Petrovic from Club World Cup squad amid Leeds United interest
Petrovic has been excluded from Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad, with an exit imminent, according to GiveMeSport.
The news outlet reports (11 June) that the 25-year-old is expected to leave Stamford Bridge, with several clubs interested in him.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals conceded | Clean sheets |
| Ligue 1 | 29 | 33 | 10 |
It’s been claimed that the Serbian goalkeeper’s image rights, which he sold to another party, will likely need to be resolved before a transfer is sanctioned.
Farke evidently is in desperate need of a new goalkeeper, and the Whites may have gotten a massive boost to sign Strasbourg’s player of the season at Elland Road.
Petrovic transfer needed imminently at Leeds
Farke has several priorities at Leeds this summer transfer window, but the most important position to reinforce should be between the sticks.
Karl Darlow did well at Elland Road during the final stretch of the campaign, but the Welsh veteran can’t be expected to be the first choice in the Premier League.
The West Yorkshire outfit’s fans expect 49ers Enterprises to invest heavily in their squad this summer, and they must be willing to spend a significant sum to avoid immediate relegation.
Leeds also need to bolster their backline, with a lack of depth at centre-back and potentially on the left-hand side of the defence.
Junior Firpo and Sam Byram could leave the Whites at the end of June, leaving the recruitment team scrambling for replacements.
With a new goalkeeper sought at Elland Road, Meslier’s exit would be best for both parties, allowing the West Yorkshire outfit to invest those funds in strengthening the position.
Petrovic is a relatively young shot-stopper and has shown a lot of promise in recent years, and it isn’t surprising to see the Peacocks eyeing his signature.
How the Serbia international’s situation unfolds will be worth keeping an eye on in LS11.