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Leeds United appear to be making strides in their search for a new goalkeeper. <\/strong><\/p>\n Illan Meslier has manned the posts for the Whites since his arrival from Lorient in 2020, making 214 appearances for the club across all competitions so far.<\/p>\n The Frenchman has kept 72 clean sheets during that time and helped Leeds<\/a> to two separate promotions to the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, Meslier has also made a host of high-profile errors along the way, and now, it\u2019s understood Leeds are looking to upgrade in that position as they prepare for life in the top flight.<\/p>\n Former Everton and Aston Villa chief Keith Wyness recently told Football Insider <\/strong>that a move for Nick Pope could be on the cards for Leeds<\/a>, if Newcastle complete a swoop for Burnley\u2019s James Trafford<\/a>.<\/p>\n But fans will have to patiently wait, with Trafford\u2019s saga ongoing and taking an unexpected turn, with Man City making a serious push<\/a> to bring the stopper back to the Etihad Stadium. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES<\/p>\n That said, LeedsLive<\/a> reporter Isaac Johnson has provided a positive update on Daniel Farke\u2019s goalkeeper search, with the club seemingly in no rush to make a move, but heading in the right direction.<\/p>\n \u201cProgress on a new goalkeeper has been made, though the mindset is that there is not too much of a rush given a shot-stopper needs less tactical input,\u201d Johnson wrote. <\/p>\n \u201cIt could be that a new number one is not recruited until a week from the opening game \u2013 though recruitment staff are aiming for him to be acquired sooner.\u201d<\/p>\n Football Insider verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n While there are seemingly higher priorities at hand for Leeds, they will have to address their goalkeeping situation to give themselves the best chance of re-stabilising as a Premier League force.<\/p>\n The last time the Whites were in the top-flight, Meslier made three errors leading to shots (Fbref<\/a>). <\/p>\n The 25-year-old doesn\u2019t appear to have improved in that regard, making three errors leading to goals in the Championship last season (FotMob<\/a>) \u2014 his error against Sunderland may never be lived down.<\/p>\n Illan Meslier\u2019s 2024\/25 Championship stats<\/p>\n Meslier will only be punished more harshly for these mistakes in the Premier League, and given how much the promoted sides have struggled in the last couple of years, it\u2019s a disadvantage Leeds can ill afford.<\/p>\n![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Farke-generic-1024x576.png\")
Daniel Farke has a busy summer ahead (Credit: Hasan Karim \u2013 Breaking Media)Leeds making progress in goalkeeper hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Illan](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Illan-Meslier-Leeds-United-2-1024x575.png\")
Illan Meslier has made numerous big errors (Credit: Imago)Goalkeeper upgrade vital for Leeds\u2019 survival hopes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n 2024\/25 Championship stats<\/strong><\/td>\n Illan Meslier<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Appearances<\/td>\n 39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Clean sheets<\/td>\n 21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Goals conceded<\/td>\n 27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Saves<\/td>\n 65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Save percentage<\/td>\n 70.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Errors leading to goals<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n