Manchester United Interested in Leeds United Goalkeeper

According to reliable sources, Manchester United are exploring the possibility of signing Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier. The 24-year-old Frenchman has caught the eye of United’s scouting team, despite some concerns about his consistency.

This interest comes as current United backup keeper Altay Bayindir looks set to leave the club in January after failing to impress in limited opportunities. Manager Ruben Amorim is keen to bring in competition for first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana.

United’s goalkeeping scout Tony Coton reportedly views Meslier as a promising long-term prospect. However, the Leeds keeper has been prone to errors in the past, even being labeled a “liability” by some pundits earlier in his career.

Meslier has been Leeds’ undisputed number one this season, starting every Championship match as the club pushes for promotion. While he has shown potential, his tendency for costly mistakes raises questions about his suitability for a move to Old Trafford.

The potential transfer of Meslier to United would be an intriguing one given the rivalry between the two clubs. It remains to be seen whether Leeds would be willing to sell their first-choice keeper to a historic rival, even if they fail to achieve promotion this season.

As the January transfer window approaches, United appear to be casting a wide net in their search for goalkeeping reinforcements. The club will need to weigh Meslier’s potential against his inconsistency as they look to strengthen their squad for the second half of the season.