Leeds United supporters have shared their split feelings over Illan Meslier's latest admission about his future at Leeds United following fresh links to some of Europe's top clubs.
The 23-year-old, who has been with the Whites since his 2019 loan move from Lorient, has racked up 119 matches for Leeds in that time but has become of interest to the likes of Premier League rivals Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham.
Elsewhere around Europe, Bayern Munich have been said to be interested in the youngster back in the January transfer window but Meslier admitted during the international break that he'd think with a 'clear head' before any moves were made.
“Of course [I want to be No.1 for France]. I know where I come from and what I have accomplished. I didn’t leave Lorient as I wanted [Lorient had recruited Paul Nardi as No.1 and Meslier didn’t want to be a backup]. It ended up being a blessing in disguise,” he told French outlet Ouest France.
“I left a cocoon, I got out of my comfort zone, I had to work three times harder to impose myself at Leeds, where nobody knew me. Coming back to Brittany today with Les Bleuets (France U21s) jersey is something remarkable. But this is not the end. I want to climb the ladder again.
“It would be a mistake to project oneself so far. There are many steps before that: a continuation to be sought with Leeds, the Euro Espoirs [U21 championship] in June.
“To succeed in all of this, I have to be good. Because no one will come looking for me if I am not. And if I am asked, I will take the time to think about my future with a clear head.”
But Whites fans seem to be split about Meslier's words, with some admitting they'd 'shed a tear' if he was to depart Elland Road while others claimed that the 23-year-old was always set up to leave Leeds.
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