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Ilan Meslier has been linked with a move from Leeds United in recent months.
The French goalkeeper has fallen down the pecking order at English clubs and will need to leave in order to play more often. Sitting on the bench at Leeds United will not do him any favors.
Ilan Meslier likely to move to Türkiye
He is rumored to be linked with Turkish club Besiktas. Turkish teams are hoping to sign players before the winter transfer window closes, but players are reluctant to move to Turkey (h/t Leeds Live). The Turkish transfer window closes today, but it remains to be seen whether the Leeds United goalkeeper’s final move can be finalized.
Meslier has shown his quality at Leeds in the past, but he has not been able to secure a starting place this season. He is nearing the end of his contract with the Premier League club. He will become a free agent in the summer and will wait for his contract to expire before leaving the club for free.
Meslier has no future at Leeds
Leeds United have Lucas Perry and Karl Darlow in the top flight. The French goalkeeper is unlikely to get many chances until the end of the season. It remains to be seen whether he can secure a suitable transfer at the end of the season and get his career back on track. He is at the peak of his career and needs to play regularly. Joining the right team could bring out the best in him again.
Meanwhile, Leeds are fighting to remain in the Premier League, and all eyes will be on whether they can maintain their position in the top flight beyond this season.
