Leeds United linked with Southampton raid for Illan Meslier replacement

Leeds United have been slated to make an audacious attempt to upgrade upon goalkeeper Illan Meslier, with the Whites linked to a summer swoop for Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale.

Daniel Farke’s Whites are marching at the top of the Championship table, but often they have found their promotion battle thwarted his season by mistakes from starting goalie Meslier.

However, according to a report from leedsunited.news, Leeds are expected to try and sell the Frenchman this summer and attempt to bring Southampton keeper Ramsdale to Elland Road.

Leeds United planning Aaron Ramsdale swoop if Illan Meslier departs

Although Meslier has kept 20 clean sheets in 34 Championship appearances this term, the Frenchman has come under a lot of fire for his performances.

Away at a key promotion battle with Sunderland, Meslier fumbled a routine catch from a free-kick, allowing the Black Cats to snatch an equaliser in the 97th minute at the Stadium of Light.

Last time out, in another crucial clash with a promotion rival, Meslier scored an own goal, giving Sheffield United the lead.

Thankfully for Leeds – and their keeper – the away side managed to turn the result around, winning 3-1 late on at Bramall Lane.

Meslier’s propensity for making mistakes has seen the Leeds hierarchy look for a replacement, especially if the Whites go on to secure promotion back to the Premier League.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Ramsdale could be on the move this summer despite joining his current club last summer, with Southampton rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table with just nine points from 27 games.

Quoting transfer guru Graeme Bailey told leedsunited.news: “The goalkeeper situation will be fascinating. Ramsdale, Trafford, Kelleher, there are some outstanding ones available.

“I’m getting the sense that Meslier might very well move back to France or move elsewhere. It might suit all parties.