Arsenal to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier on free transfer
L'essentiel
- Arsenal are reportedly close to signing goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Leeds on a free transfer.
- The 26-year-old, out of contract this summer, is expected to join as third-choice keeper but could move up if Kepa Arrizabalaga departs.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Arsenal are looking to strengthen their goalkeeping options due to uncertainty over Kepa Arrizabalaga's future. Illan Meslier is out of contract with Leeds.
Arsenal are set to complete the signing of goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds.
BBC Sport were first to reveal the Gunners' interest in Meslier on 30 June and an agreement has now been reached.
Meslier and his representatives were at the club's training centre in Hertfordshire to complete the finer details of the move and undergo a medical on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old, who has lost his place as number one at Leeds, is out of contract this summer and therefore available on a free transfer.
There is a doubt over current second-choice keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's future heading into next season, resulting in Arsenal exploring the market for a replacement.
As things stand Meslier will arrive as third-choice goalkeeper behind David Raya and Arrizabalaga.
But if Arrizabalaga does depart, then Meslier could be promoted into the number two role.
Meslier's imminent arrival will see teenage goalkeeper Tommy Setford leave on loan this summer.
Questions ouvertes
- Will Arrizabalaga depart Arsenal?
- What is Meslier's long-term potential at Arsenal?
