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Illan Meslier coy on Leeds United future but insistent key factor must come into play

Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier has kept his cards close to his chest regarding his future at Elland Road. The 23-year-old is reportedly a target for Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur this summer, following the Whites' relegation to the Championship.

The French youth international, who is currently on International duty with France's U21s side, says he would only move to become number one and playing remains a priority. Meslier was dropped by Sam Allardyce following his arrival at Elland Road, in an attempt to take the young shot stopper out of the firing line and shore up the Whites' back line.

Joel Robles replaces the Whites shot stopper, but was unable to help steer Leeds to safety. Like many of the current crop of Whites' players, question marks remain over Meslier's future at the club.

He told RMC Sport: "It's complicated. Really it's complicated. When you get out of a situation that is ours - I don't know if you've seen the coach - our club is in the process of being bought out by Saint Francisco 49ers so suddenly there are a lot of unknowns.

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"So for the moment I have my contract until 2026. After that I will have to think about what is best for me whether that's at Leeds United or another club."

When asked about the project at Chelsea and whether something like that would appeal to the French youth international, he said: "It depends."

Meslier would add that he was not interested in sitting on the bench but wanted to be number one, acknowledging the mental strength needed to perform at a high level.

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