Leeds eye Liverpool goalkeeper and Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic as possible Illan Meslier replacement

Leeds are considering bids for Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher and Djordje Petrovic of Chelsea as the Championship side search for a new goalkeeper.

Leeds will assess their options as the season comes to an end, but Team Talk reports they are already looking at possible replacements. Kelleher, 26, has impressed when called on to fill in for Alisson at Liverpool, but he has been backed to move in search of first-team football elsewhere, with the Ireland international sitting high on Leeds’ shortlist. Petrovic, meanwhile, joined Chelsea from New England Revolution in 2023 and made 31 senior appearances in a long stretch last season. He was loaned out to Strasbourg this term, though, and has emerged as another target for Leeds.

Leeds already have a much sought-after goalkeeper in Illan Meslier, who has performed well in their battle to secure promotion back to the Premier League, with the Elland Road club sitting second in the table and just two points behind leaders Sheffield United. While Leeds see Meslier as a talented goalkeeper, they are open to finding an upgrade for their return to the top-flight, should it happen this season.

Leeds face a tough task in luring Kelleher in particular to Elland Road this summer. The shot stopper, who has featured 19 times for Liverpool this season, has already attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle.

Leeds still need to get the job done in the Championship before they can start working on signing a new goalkeeper. They will be confident of getting three important points to boost their promotion hopes as they take on a Luton side sitting second-bottom of the table.