Leeds set to sign new goalkeeper after Man United failed to strike deal
Leeds United are set to sign Australian goalkeeper Robbie Cook after Manchester United failed to strike a deal, according to The Sun on Sunday.
The newspaper reported via their print edition on 15 December (page 53) that the Perth Glory youngster had been linked with a move to the Red Devils and Sunderland but neither club moved forward with a deal for the academy talent [The Sun]
The 17-year-old had been on trial with the Elland Road club, and it appears that they were impressed with what they saw as they have decided to move forward with a deal.
Leeds United planning for the future
The youngster first caught the eye of British clubs in the summer of 2023 when he impressed in Glory’s pre-season friendly against West Ham at the age of just 15.
Illan Meslier is the Whites’ number one and will be for the foreseeable future unless Daniel Farke decides to move on from the Frenchman.
However, he was slammed for his involvement in the opening goal in the disappointing 1-1 draw with Preston North End on Saturday (14 December).
Meslier should have done better. He got two hands to the ball but could not keep Brad Potts’ 23rd-minute strike out of the net.
The Australian would not be expected to usurp Meslier straight away and will likely play in the under-21 side for now.
It is a promising move for the Whites and the fact that they beat Man United to a deal with make it even sweeter for supporters.
In other Leeds news, Jon Newsone cannot believe that the club has not tied down a star player to a new contract.
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