Illan Meslier not good enough as Leeds United have Djordje Petrovic priority
Leeds United have made their decision on Illan Meslier ahead of the upcoming transfer window, with Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic on their radar.
The Serbia international is on loan at Strasbourg from the Blues and is enjoying a successful campaign in Ligue 1, with the French outfit punching above their weight.
Daniel Farke dropped Meslier from the starting lineup towards the end of the campaign after the shot-stopper consistently made errors, costing the Whites valuable points.
With Premier League football returning to Elland Road next season, the West Yorkshire outfit have identified their number one goalkeeping target.
Petrovic prime transfer target for Leeds United
Petrovic has been identified as a prime transfer target at the Whites next summer, according to TEAMtalk.
The news outlet reports (9 May) that the 25-year-old Serbian national is high on the West Yorkshire outfit’s list as the new number one at Elland Road.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals conceded | Clean sheets |
| Ligue 1 | 29 | 33 | 10 |
It’s been claimed that the Peacocks have decided that Meslier isn’t good enough to be their first-choice goalkeeper in the Premier League.
Farke arguably realises a new shot-stopper is necessary, and Petrovic’s agents are aware of the interest from Elland Road, but Chelsea are yet to make a call on his future.
Farke has lost faith in Meslier at Elland Road
Farke has undoubtedly lost faith in Meslier, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Frenchman leave the Whites in the upcoming transfer window.
Karl Darlow has been the number one at Elland Road in recent matches, but the German manager could arguably do with an upgrade over the Wales international.
The West Yorkshire outfit ended the season on a high note, winning the Championship title with a stoppage-time winner in their final league fixture.
Leeds should bolster their squad ahead of their first game in the top flight after a two-year absence.
Over the years, promoted sides have found it challenging to survive immediate relegation from the Premier League, and a strong squad will evidently be needed at Elland Road.
There were questions about Farke’s future recently due to his underwhelming record with Norwich City in the top flight, but Paraag Marathe has backed him.
Now, 49ers Enterprises have a duty to give the German manager the necessary reinforcements to have a successful campaign in the Premier League.
Petrovic has grown since moving to France from Chelsea, but it remains to be seen whether the Whites can negotiate a deal for him.