Valencia head coach Carlos Corberan has provided an update on the club’s goalkeeping situation amid links with a move for Leeds United’s Illan Meslier.
Illan Meslier is widely expected to leave Leeds this summer after a string of errors in their promotion season saw him lose his starting spot.
Having fallen down the pecking order, Meslier was stripped of his squad number and has not featured in a Leeds squad this season, after being frozen out by Daniel Farke.
Meslier has been linked with a sensational move to PSG this summer, with his former club, Lorient, also holding an interest, but they are unlikely to be able to afford his wages.
Following reports that Valencia have now made Meslier a priority target, Corberan has given an update on whether he is in the market for a goalkeeper in the current transfer window.
Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesCarlos Corberan addresses Illan Meslier link
Speaking in his weekly press conference ahead of Valencia’s game against Getafe, via Diario AS, Corberan addressed the goalkeeping situation at Valencia.
Macedonian goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski could leave Valencia this summer, which would open up room for Meslier in their squad, as Corberan looks to put his stamp on his squad following the signing of Largie Ramazani.
However, Corberan kept his cards close to his chest ahead of the game against Getafe. When asked whether Dimitrievski would leave this summer, the Valencia boss said he was “calm” about the situation.
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Corberan said, “The goalkeeping situation is calm, I have three goalkeepers available.”
As a result, it appears that a number of moving parts will have to fall into place for Corberan to swoop for Meslier, not least Dimitrievski’s departure.
Photo by Diego Souto/Getty ImagesDaniel Farke cannot afford to carry a passenger at Leeds United
Although all eyes have been on Leeds’ recruitment in the current transfer window, as Noah Okafor became the 10th signing of the summer, Farke has also ruthlessly swung the axe on his squad.
Patrick Bamford became the latest player to leave Leeds in the summer window, as the club announced the termination of his contract, as Farke looks to keep Leeds in the top flight.
Leeds United’s senior goalkeepers:
- Lucas Perri
- Karl Darlow
- Illan Meslier
- Alex Cairns
After falling to third choice in the pecking order behind Lucas Perri and Karl Darlow, Meslier is the elephant in the room at Elland Road, as Leeds risk being unable to offload him as the window draws to a close.
Farke will be reluctant to carry an unhappy player in his squad for the entire Premier League season. However, with his contract set to run until the summer of 2026, Meslier could be forced to stay if no transfer can be arranged.