Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier needs to leave the club to jumpstart his career, and Inter Milan might be the surprise next destination for him.
During the summer window, it seemed clear as day that United would not be starting the Premier League season with Illan Meslier between the sticks.
Lucas Perri’s arrival from Lyon made sure of that, with Karl Darlow sitting as second choice. However, the Frenchman remains at the club despite toppling down the pecking order in a matter of months in 2025.
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Could Inter Milan be about to spring shock move for Leeds United’s Illan Meslier?
Meslier’s contract running out in the summer of 2026 means that it won;t be long until he leaves the club, which is obviously for the best.
In terms of a destination, reports from Italy last week claimed that Inter Milan, surprisingly, could be planning a move for him as Yann Sommer’s contract runs down too.
Illan Meslier could secure Leeds United exit with a shock move to Inter Milan. (Action Images/Craig Brough)
The Nerazzurri believe they could be getting a significant coup if they land Meslier for free in the summer of 2026, while United are still looking to bring in a transfer fee for the ‘keeper by selling him in the January window.
Career lifeline looms for Illan Meslier as Inter Milan come calling this January
It’s remarkable to see how Meslier has gone from being one of the most highly-rated ‘keepers in Europe as a teenager, to where he’s at now.
Under Marcelo Bielsa when we finished 9th in the Premier League, he looked like a ridiculous goalkeeping talent. Since then, it’s unfortunately been all downhill for him.
Everyone is in agreement, probably including Meslier himself, that the only way his career progresses from here is a transfer away from Leeds.
That lifeline could come in a really intriguing manner if Inter are the side that sign him, knowing he’d be going from a high-pressure Elland Road, to one of the biggest clubs in world football.
For United, a PSR boost from his sale would be a nice way to kickstart the January window.
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