Illan Meslier

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WATCHING BRIEF: Goalkeeper Illan Meslier did not play in his last 14 months at Leeds United (Image: Ed Sykes/Getty Images)

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Illan Meslier made 190 appearances across seven years at Leeds United after joining from Lorient.

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Illan Meslier is reportedly of interest to Premier League champions Arsenal.

Released Leeds United man attracts 'strong interest' from Arsenal

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United's Illan Meslier arrives.
19th December 2024.
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'Interested' club named after Illan Meslier's Leeds United exit

Illan Meslier is departing Leeds United as a free agent.

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Illan Meslier is to depart Leeds United this summer.

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Illan Meslier has been the third-choice goalkeeper at Leeds United this season.

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Illan Meslier lost his place between the Leeds United sticks last season.

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Illan Meslier last played at Elland Road when Leeds United hosted Villareal in a pre-season friendly in August.

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Illan Meslier has tumbled down the pecking order at Leeds United.

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Illan Meslier lost his spot between the sticks at Leeds United earlier this year.

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Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier did not leave Elland Road in the summer.

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Leeds United's Illan Meslier is a two-time Championship title winner.

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Illan Meslier does not look to have a future at Leeds United.

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Illan Meslier has fallen out of favour at Leeds United.

Leeds United outcast on 'radar' of giants as Whites look to sell
Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier is reportedly on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain.
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Illan Meslier has been dislodged as the number one at Leeds United.

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Illan Meslier has been on the books at Leeds United since 2019.

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Illan Meslier was dropped for Leeds United's trip to Luton Town.

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DROPPED: Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier (Image:: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Daniel Farke admits he should have dropped Illan Meslier earlier

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Leeds United's Illan Meslier is under intense scrutiny.

Sam Allardyce weighs in on Leeds United's Illan Meslier conundrum

MISTAKE: Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier, pictured at the end of Saturday's 2-2 against Swansea City at Elland Road. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Leeds boss Farke urges players to clear their heads

HEARTBREAK: Leeds United's Illan Meslier (left) and Mateo Joseph reacts after their errors lead to Swansea City's stoppage-time equaliser (Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Meslier at heart of crisis of confidence which threatens Leeds promotion hopes

PENALTY SAVE: But Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier's day would take a turn for the worse (Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Leeds 2 Swansea 2: Meslier quickly back from messiah to pariah to throw away win

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Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier (centre) appears dejected after failing to keep out a cross from Sunderland's Alan Browne (not pictured) to give them a late equaliser during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Stadium of Light. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

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Leeds United's Joel Piroe (hidden) celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal of the game (Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA)

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Farke tells critics Leeds United behind Illan Meslier despite poor performance

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Illan Meslier has faced scrutiny for his form between the sticks for Leeds United.

Leeds United's Meslier stance outlined as transfer window claim made

REDEMPTION: Hull City's Abu Kamara (third left) celebrates putting his side in front against Leeds United

Hull's Kamara and Leeds' Meslier take draw of winners and losers to extremes

Leeds United's Jayden Bogle (left) and Ao Tanaka appear dejected after Hull City score a late equaliser (Picture: Danny Lawson)

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DISAPPOINTMENT: Leeds United's Jayden Bogle (left) and Ao Tanaka show their feelings after Hull City's late equaliser

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Farke refuses to scapegoat Meslier after errors cost Leeds victory again

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TOP MAN: Leeds United's Joel Piroe celebrates at the final whistle after his team's 2-0 victory over hosts'Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium Picture: Barrington Coombs/PA

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