Leeds ready to sell Meslier, Newcastle goalkeeper wanted as replacement

Illan Meslier has been at the heart of some serious Leeds United blunders this season and now Daniel Farke is set to move him on.

Although Farke has stood by his goalkeeper throughout the season so far, mistakes against Swansea last weekend cost the Whites two points and saw them drop from the top of the table.

As a result, Karl Darlow was brought into the starting line-up to take on Luton on Saturday (5 April) but another draw has left Leeds searching for a new number one.

Leeds eye Newcastle goalkeeper

Farke’s side have been excellent for the majority of the season although there are now concerns that automatic promotion could be a step too far with the Whites falling to third in the table.

While the German boss put together a strong side, Meslier has been identified as the weak link and his dropping from the team felt like a relief for many supporters.

Stats	Meslier v Swansea
Saves	4
Errors leading to goal	1
Goals conceded	2

Darlow may not have made any major blunders but as Leeds dropped points again and took just a point against Luton, it has left Farke ready for a refresh next term.

According to The Sun (6 April, page 55), regardless of which direction Leeds’ push for Premier League football goes in, they will be looking to replace Meslier in the summer transfer window.

The report states that Leeds have already started looking at potential replacements and Newcastle’s Nick Pope is one name on that list, alongside James Trafford.

A lot is set to be dictated by where different clubs find themselves at the end of the season but Farke is seemingly aiming high with his search for a replacement, eager not to be in a similar position again.