Barcelona linked with shock Illan Meslier move

In the modern world of football, the transfer season lasts year-round. While the literal transfers of players take place in the summer and winter windows, rumors, speculation and even concrete agreements can happen any time.

According to the football transfer rumours in British media, Barcelona are linked with shock Illan Meslier move.

The 21-year-old has been subject to interest from various European clubs.

Leeds spent 6.5 million euros to sign the France international

from Lorient in the summer of 2020. The 21-year-old has five years left on his current contract which expires in 2026.

Since his arrival from Lorient, Illan Meslier has conceded 91 goals and provided 23 clean sheets in 66 games for Leeds.

The 21-year-old has been touted as one of the brightest young prospects in France.

Illan Meslier has represented France at Under-18, Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 level, winning 16 caps.

His impressive performances this season have apparently caught the eye of some of Europe’s big clubs.

Barcelona are looking to sign a goalkeeper and have identified the 21-year-old as potential transfer target. They have built a reputation for recruiting young talent from within Europe, predominantly targeting those with sell-on value and immense potential.

The Premier League goalkeeper is highly talented and he has a big future ahead of himself.

According to the report, “Barcelona are eyeing Leeds goalkeeper Ilian Meslier. Local Barcelona reporter Gerard Romero states Meslier is one of four goalkeepers that Barcelona have earmarked as potential future options. However, the financial situation at the Spanish giants could rule them out of any deal for Leeds’ French goalkeeper as they would surely demand a huge fee to part with one of their top assets. Leeds are also strengthened by the fact that the goalkeeper signed a new contract in the summer. Along with Barca, PSG have also been linked with Meslier this season.”

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Barcelona have to fork out a huge transfer fee if they are genuinely interested in the France international.

Leeds would be wise to keep the France international, but if they do let him go expect it to be for a hefty sum.

Good signing for Barcelona?

If Illan Meslier is available for the right price, then he could be a clever acquisition for Barcelona.

Illan Meslier will be an ideal choice for Xavi as he ticks all the right boxes in terms of what he demands from his goalkeepers.

How strong that interest is and whether Barcelona will make a move remains to be seen but it is certainly one worth keeping an eye on.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.