{"id":390442,"date":"2025-09-01T23:27:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T23:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/390442\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T23:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T23:27:12","slug":"leeds-united-goalkeeper-illan-meslier-could-return-to-his-former-club-lorient-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/390442\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier could return to his former club Lorient today"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier could return to his former club Lorient today, according to The Times journalist Peter Rutzler<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Whites have signed Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri from Lyon this summer, and Meslier could be allowed to leave.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old, who has made 215 appearances for the Elland Road club, is also on Valencia\u2019s radar, but Lorient are in talks to bring him back.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman has yet to make an appearance this term as he is not in manager Daniel Farke\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n

Meslier has been unable to permanently eliminate the mistakes from his game since joining the Yorkshire club in 2020.<\/p>\n

He remains capable of making incredible saves and producing eye-catching performances on his day, but he continues to struggle with the very basics of goalkeeping.<\/p>\n

Meslier was once tipped to become a senior France international during his first stint in the Premier League, but he has since suffered a significant dip in form.<\/p>\n

Leeds are unlikely to sign a replacement if Meslier leaves, with Karl Darlow available to provide quality cover for Perri.<\/p>\n

The 34-year-old was in goal when Leeds played Sheffield Wednesday in the second round of the League Cup last week.<\/p>\n

Farke has had no room for sentiment since Leeds returned to the Premier League, as evidenced by his brutal axing of striker Patrick Bamford. His contract was terminated last week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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