A significant chapter in Leeds United’s recent history appears to be drawing to a close as reports confirm that goalkeeper Illan Meslier has agreed personal terms with Turkish giants Fenerbahçe.
According to Ajansspor, the 25-year-old French goalkeeper is expected to travel to Turkey over the weekend for a medical, pending a final agreement between Leeds United and Fenerbahçe. The transfer, if completed, would mark the end of Meslier’s five-year stint at Elland Road, where he became a familiar figure between the posts during a rollercoaster period for the club..
Meslier, who joined Leeds from Lorient in 2020, has been a mainstay in the team, amassing over 250 appearances. His tenure included standout moments, particularly under Marcelo Bielsa during the club’s triumphant 2019-20 Championship season and their return to the Premier League.
However, his time at Leeds has also been marred by high-profile errors, which have drawn criticism from some sections of the fanbase, especially during the club’s fight to win promotion back to the Premier League. Daniel Farke ended up dropping Meslier during the run-in of Leeds' title-winning campaign, much to the joy of the fans.
An incoming keeper will now be high on Daniel Farke's priority list this summer, with moves for Aaron Ramsdale and Nick Pope touted in recent weeks.
