Illan Meslier

Rally Behind Meslier! Ex-Leeds Star Defends Keeper After Costly Blunder

06/10/2024 Raymond 0

Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier is under intense scrutiny after a stoppage-time error allowed Sunderland to secure a 2-2 draw, costing Leeds valuable points in their promotion push. Despite the criticism, former Leeds star Jermaine Beckford has come to Meslier’s defense, urging fans to support the young keeper. “He didn’t put a foot wrong until one mistake changed everything in the final seconds,” Beckford said. “Fortunately, he’s going to save us more points than he will cost us.” With a crucial match against Sheffield United looming, Leeds will need to regroup and recover after the international break.

Leeds United offered £5m+ by Real Betis in new Diego Llorente transfer development

30/06/2024 Raymond 0

Leeds United has received a bid of approximately £5 million from Real Betis for defender Diego Llorente, according to Il Messaggero. The Italian newspaper reported that Betis is eager to secure the former Real Madrid player’s services on a permanent basis, offering €6 million (£5.1 million) for Llorente, who spent the 2023-24 season on loan with Roma. If this transfer goes through, Llorente would join his former teammate Marc Roca, who recently completed a move to Manuel Pellegrini’s squad after a loan spell. Leeds is facing a busy transfer period, especially with the potential £40 million transfer of their young star Archie Gray to Brentford. Selling Llorente could be beneficial for Leeds, as he has been away on loan for 18 months, and the £5 million fee would help the club address financial concerns and reinvest in the team.