Leeds United He is now in negotiations to sign a highly-rated goalkeeper to replace Illan Meslier, according to a report.
Illan Meslier is set to be replaced
It's hard not to feel some sympathy for Meslier, who was left in tears after making a mistake that cost Leeds three points away to Sunderland earlier this season, but his mistakes are starting to hinder his team in their quest for promotion.
There was palpable frustration from the goalkeeper's teammates after another horror show in the 3-3 draw against Hull City last time out, and the manager Daniel Fark I'm now starting to look at possible alternatives.
According to a report from Spain, Leeds United have identified a goalkeeper as an essential signing as they look to secure promotion from the Championship, and River Plate's Konan Ledesma could be on his way to Elland Road.
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The report notes that negotiations are “not yet closed,” and its wording suggests that the Whites have discussed the terms of the deal but have been unable to reach an agreement yet, with rumors growing about a potential offer now being made.
The 31-year-old's track record makes him an ideal target for Leeds, and there are signs that he could look to leave River Plate in the near future, given that he has failed to displace Franco Armani in the starting line-up.
The former Cádiz player has barely had any first-team opportunities, meaning he is now considering his options.
Why do Leeds need a new goalkeeper?
Meslier's mistakes that directly led to goals cost the Whites seven Points already this season, and those are the only points that are officially counted as a foul on the stat sheet. This could prove crucial in the automatic promotion battle, although they remain at the top of the table at the moment.
As such, Farke should replace the Frenchman this month, and there are signs that Ledesma could be a great replacement, given how much he was talked about during his time with Cádiz in La Liga.
The Argentine was a regular at Cádiz in La Liga before returning to his homeland, and has proven his worth by making some impressive saves during the 2022-23 season.
Although Leeds are still well placed to return to the Premier League at the moment, Meslier's confidence should be diminishing given the number of mistakes he has made, and signing the more experienced Ledesma would likely give FARC a better chance of winning promotion.