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'It's quite impressive' - Leeds United have already made Illan Meslier transfer stance clear

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Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier finds himself under pressure once again after his performance in Saturday's draw with Hull City in the Championship.

The 24-year-old's late mistake at the MKM Stadium led to the Whites losing their 3-1 lead to draw. Joao Pedro tapped home after the goalkeeper's poor handling of a free-kick before Abu Kamara struck the equaliser.

Meslier has been criticised for his role in all three goals, leading to calls for him to be dropped for the remainder of Leeds' promotion race. The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Chelsea in the past.

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According to the Daily Mail, Leeds could be 'open' to selling Meslier in the January transfer window, should they receive an offer deemed acceptable. Should that happen, Daniel Farke will have Karl Darlow and Alex Cairns to choose from.

Before Christmas, following Leeds' 4-0 win over Oxford United, Farke revealed his true feelings on Meslier and the goalkeeping department at Thorp Arch. “I don’t want to speak too much about what has happened before I arrived because I can’t judge the goalkeeper situation from what has happened before," he said.

"I have to say how Illan has done well, as a person, it’s quite impressive. There’s no coincidence that he has stepped up and taken over a leading role within our group, but of course, we have a great goalkeeping squad, Ed Wootten is doing a fantastic job.

"Karl [Darlow] has earnt his spot in the Wales squad, it’s no coincidence because he delivers for us in training. Alex Cairns, I’ve spoken about my value for him. We have a really good group, but also a good mood in the group.

"Each and one of my goalkeepers want to show me in training that they are the best. Each goalkeeper has to deliver. With Illan, it’s sometimes difficult because it’s easier when you’re always involved and making saves, but quite often, we’re so dominant that he has his first action, more or less, just after 70 or 80 minutes. Sometimes he has to defend the counter-attack, like today, then be on it."