Leeds United transfer news as discussions held with Karl Darlow, Freddie Woodman and Marek Rodak - MOT Leeds News 22/6/23

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By Anthony Onifade

Leeds United have identified goalkeepers Karl Darlow, Freddie Woodman and Marek Rodak as possible replacements for Illan Meslier, according to Football League World.

Journalist Beren Cross of Leeds Live revealed on 18 June that Meslier is “expected” to depart this summer, leaving a clear need for a new first-choice in goal, with Spanish shot-stopper Joel Robles yet to receive a new contract offer.

And the Whites are long-term admirers of Darlow, Woodman and Rodak and have identified them as possible replacements for the Frenchman.

According to Football League World [21 June], discussions have taken place with the goalkeeping trio. However, the Whites’ position is that they are not first-choice targets and any move for them is deemed unlikely at this stage.

Meslier has been linked to the likes of Tottenham [TEAMtalk, 11 April] and Manchester United before [The Sun, 18 February], and Leeds United will desperately need to identify a long-term replacement for the Frenchman should he inevitably depart.

With the Whites still having to sort out their ideal managerial candidate for next season, any goalkeeping transfer wish may have to be put on the back burner as their potential options may hinge on a new manager’s decision.

It’s incredibly important Leeds United start listing some possible targets now and all three of Darlow, Woodman and Rodak certainly represent smart additions, given their Championship circumstances.

All three candidates have some quality to them and would be cheap and smart additions to the role and it’s rather baffling that none of them are top targets given their varying qualities.

It’s uncertain the kind of goalkeeper Leeds United are looking at right now, and any other alternative may prove more expensive than the names already identified. It’s going to be a hugely testing summer for the 49ers and they’ve got to make some smart decisions across the board.

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