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Leeds United have finally found their new goalkeeper, with Lucas Perri set to join from Lyon.<\/strong><\/p>\n A deal has been agreed, and Perri is set to fly in to sign his contract<\/a> and complete his medical as he becomes the new number one at Elland Road.<\/p>\n Signing a goalkeeper was a priority for Leeds<\/a> this summer, and after links with several options, including Nick Pope, the Whites decided to pursue Perri.<\/p>\n Illan Meslier<\/a> needed replacing after a poor campaign last season saw him dropped, and Perri\u2019s arrival could now speed up his exit.<\/p>\n It is clear that Meslier is not the goalkeeper Leeds need to survive in the Premier League<\/a>, but despite his high-profile errors last season, there could be some interest in him.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old has a lot of experience under his belt, with over 200 appearances for Leeds over the years, and a fresh start could be best for him to regain his form.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Meslier\u2019s record last season<\/p>\n Leicester City have now been linked with Meslier<\/a>, as Mads Hermansen could be set to return to the Premier League after impressing last season.<\/p>\n Manchester United could also be a shock destination<\/a> if the goalkeeper remains in the league, as they were said to be interested in Meslier in recent months as cover and a potential long-term option.<\/p>\n Jose Mourinho could bring Meslier to Fenerbahce<\/a>, as the Turkish giants reportedly want to replace Dominik Livakovic in goal, and they could offer Leeds a strong financial package.<\/p>\n That would not be welcomed by anyone around Elland Road, though.<\/p>\n Meslier hit a rough patch of form last season, which proved so problematic that he was dropped for veteran Karl Darlow<\/a> during the run-in.<\/p>\n Despite Leeds possessing one of the best defences in the Championship<\/a>, Meslier was single-handedly costing his side points, and this very nearly cost the Whites automatic promotion before he was unceremoniously taken out of the firing line.<\/p>\n Leeds had persisted with Meslier for some time as they believed in his long-term potential, but they are now prepared to part ways with their long-serving goalkeeper, and this is certainly the right decision now, regardless of how he ends up developing.<\/p>\n![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Illan-Meslier-1024x576.jpg\")
Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier is set to leave (Credit: Imago)Meslier set to leave after Perri arrival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Competition (2024\/25)<\/td>\n Appearances<\/td>\n Goals conceded<\/td>\n Clean sheets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Championship<\/td>\n 39<\/td>\n 27<\/td>\n 21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n ![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Perri-stats-Leeds-United-820x1024.png\")
Perri\u2019s stats in the league last season. (Credit: Imago)Meslier exit was inevitable<\/strong><\/p>\n