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Earlier this year, Karl Darlow came out on top in the debate over Leeds\u2019 number-one spot<\/a>, stepping up after summer signing Lucas Perri turned in a series of shaky performances between the sticks.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Darlow is out of contract at the end of the month, but Leeds want him to say, though there is uncertainty over whether Perri will stay put.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Leeds are showing interest in Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki<\/a>, with Meslier leaving at the end of the month and reducing the goalkeepers on the books.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n Back in 2019, Meslier arrived at Elland Road on a season-long loan while the club were still in the Championship<\/a> and played a key role in their promotion-winning campaign, earning a permanent move the following year.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Widely regarded as a bargain<\/a> after Leeds paid Lorient just \u00a35m for his services, he racked up 215 appearances across the Premier League, the Championship and domestic cup competitions.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Last summer, following Perri\u2019s arrival, expectations were that the Frenchman would move on, with Como 1907 offered the opportunity to sign him<\/a> and Scottish giants Rangers also credited with an interest.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n However, no deal materialised and, during the winter window, Besiktas also sounded out his situation<\/a>, though Leeds were unable to generate a fee from his departure.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Illan Meslier\u2019s top competitions by appearances<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This summer, one Ligue 1 outfit have begun to take notice, particularly with the goalkeeper no longer tied down by the same contractual restrictions.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Inside](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/logo-if-man.png\"){kind=logo}
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