Your Leeds United transfer news for Friday, January 6.
Robbo's fear
Former Whites goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes Illan Meslier is destined for a Champions League club. The 22-year-old has impressed for leeds in recent weeks, including a man-of-the-match performance against Newcastle United.
“Another good season for Meslier. Excellent young goalkeeper. He was given an opportunity at a young age by Marcelo Bielsa.
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“He has taken that opportunity and never looked back. He has grown in stature, grown in confidence. Meslier is having the best season I’ve seen.
“If there’s anything the problem with Leeds are going to have is keeping hold of him in all honesty. He works very hard, very dedicated. I can see him playing Champions League in not too distant future.”
Prem trio chase striker
Sky Sports are reporting that Leeds are among a host of Premier League clubs chashing AZ Alkmaar defender Milos Kerkez. Signing a left-back would ease the burden on makeshift operator Pascal Struijk, who has deputised there for most of the campaign.
The Eredivisie has proven a successful market for Leeds, with Crysencio Summerville and Luis Sinisterra arriving in recent times. At 19, Kerkez would also be billed as one for the future.
Bournemouth and Leicester City are also thought to be interested. Reputable analytical site transfermarkt.com value the defender at £7million.
Traore linked… again!
Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore is a target for Leeds this month, according to TEAMtalk. A player who is perennially linked with an Elland Road switch, the 26-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season.
Julen Lopetegui has snubbed Traore in his starting line-up since becoming Wolves boss last month. Leeds fans will likely take this news with a pinch of salt, but could his contract situation hold the key to getting a deal over the line?
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