Leeds United are likely to witness some changes with respect to the January transfer in particular with regards to the goalkeeper position.
Manager Daniel Farke has suggested that it is not likely to be a hectic transfer period, but recent rumors suggest otherwise.
Meslier’s Mistakes and Transfer Talks
Leeds United’s first-choice goalkeeper, Illan Meslier, seems to have had a not so good, not so bad season so far.
He has at times been great, however there are some people who are beginning to question his reliability because of how he performed against Sunderland and Preston, which were both costly mistakes.
Perhaps these outcries may have cost Leeds some precious points and even promotion for that matter.
Meslier’s future looks uncertain at Leeds granted the speculation regarding it only seems to be increasing.
The Frenchman has been on the radar of teams like Manchester United and His replacement at Leeds, Swedish goalkeeper Noel Tornqvist has been identified.
Who is Noel Tornqvist?
Noel Tornqvist is a 22-year-old goalkeeper who plays for the Swedish club.
Leeds United are said to have a “serious interest” in him. If Tornqivist were to join the club , he might not be played in the first XI right away, but he would be a consideration in a strategy aimed at reinforcing the team in the longer term.
Currently, the second goalie for Leeds is Karl Darlow. Darlow is a valuable asset and many have the opinion he can perform to a satisfactory standard, if not brilliantly.
He recently came on for Wales, under Craig Bellamy and showed he is more than capable of stepping up.
What Could This Mean for Meslier?
The arrival of Tornqvinst would likely mark the end of Meslier’s reign at Leeds and Darlow could easily be the one who assumes the role of first-choice goalkeeper while Tornqvist develops his skills.
Moving away from Leeds is definitely not a bad option for Meslier. Despite having a couple of impressive performances, there were also a lot of mistakes which earned him a lot of criticism.
Interested parties like Manchester United, could be the right decision in order for him to regain his confidence.
What’s Next for Leeds?
Leeds United are currently second in the Championship table, and promotion back to the Premier League is the main goal.
If they make the right moves in January, including strengthening their goalkeeper position, it could make all the difference.
For now, everything remains uncertain. Leeds fans will have to wait and see what happens in the coming weeks.
Will Meslier stay or go? Will Tornqvist join the team? Only time will tell.
In other news: Leeds United are also linked with a promising EFL star, showing that the club is serious about building a strong squad for the future.
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