Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier is open to leaving Elland Highway this summer time however insists he would wish first-team ensures over a transfer to Chelsea.
The Frenchman has been linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge with Mauricio Pochettino eager to herald a brand new goalkeeper throughout his first summer time in cost.
Meslier, who has additionally been monitored by Manchester United in current seasons, has spent 4 seasons on the Yorkshire membership however following their relegation again to the Championship, has steered he might now search a recent problem.
The 23-year-old nonetheless is just not all in favour of a transfer that would depart him sat on the substitutes bench, insisting he’ll need to be no1 alternative wherever he’s enjoying his soccer subsequent season.
‘It’s sophisticated whenever you’re in such a state of affairs. We now not have a coach, our membership is being bought by the 49ers group – there are many unknowns,’ Meslier advised RMC Sport.
‘For now, I’ve a contract till 2026. Formally, I nonetheless belong to Leeds. I must take into consideration what may very well be the very best venture, be that at Leeds or one other membership.’
Quizzed on Chelsea’s curiosity, he continued: ‘Whether it is to go and be on the bench, I’m not all in favour of that.
‘If it’s to be the primary, after all, you’ll be able to’t say ‘I’m not all in favour of Chelsea.’ I’d choose to go to a much less respected membership the place I’ll have extra recreation time than a prime European membership the place I’d sit on the bench.’
Kepa Arrizabalaga was the popular no1 underneath Graham Potter and Frank Lampard this season however the futures of each the Spaniard and Edouard Mendy are unsure with Chelsea’s bloated squad set for a serious clear-out this summer time.
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Inter Milan shot stopper Andre Onana can be regarded as a Chelsea goal with the Cameroon worldwide admitting after Saturday’s Champions League remaining defeat to Manchester Metropolis he’s unsure over the place his future lies.
‘The reality is that I’m completely happy right here, however then at a sure degree you by no means know the way it will go,’ Onana mentioned.
‘I’ve no issues with Inter. I’ve a wonderful relationship with them and I’m at their disposal.
‘I’ll do what they inform me.’
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