Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier has made Barcelona’s shortlist as they look to sign appropriate cover for modern-day primary Marc-Andre ter Stegen this summer.
It isn't the first time the 22-12 months-antique has been connected with the Catalan giants and the rumours refuse to go away. There is not any smoke with out fire even though and Barca have placed Meslier on their list of goals. Now it just remains to be seen if a suggestion will be made.
Barcelona were casting their net a long way and extensive as they try to bring in a new goalkeeper. And their seek has stretched as far as Elland Road with Meslier a target.
Not for the first time the Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo have talked up the possibility of Meslier joining Barcelona. Last month they claimed the youngster turned into many of the goalkeepers that Barca had been targeting.
And in Wednesday’s edition they say Barca have whittled down their listing and the Leeds stopper has made the reduce.
Now the shortlist has been drawn up. And Mundo Deportivo say Barca will step up their tries to sign one of the selected few. So it appears as although Leeds might be taking phone calls from Barcelona in the very near destiny.
The call might be given brief shrift. Leeds continue to be decided to hold keep in their maximum critical players, together with Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips.
Meslier additionally falls into that bracket. As such, if they had been to entertain the idea it might take a huge bid from Barca to get the deal accomplished.
There isn't any mention of the scale of the charge within the report however it it might want to be big. Meslier’s agreement at Elland Road runs until 2026, which means they may no longer ought to sell anytime soon.
Even so when a membership like Barcelona come knocking gamers arise and take note. Meslier could have settle for a bench position on the Nou Camp but it best takes an damage to Ter Stegen for an possibility to offer itself.
