Good Morning. It's Tuesday 21st March, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road Chelsea join the hunt for Meslier Illan Meslier continuous to be linked with a Summer move away from Elland Road, with Chelsea now joining the likes of Spurs, Manchester Utd and Newcastle. The 23yo celebrated his 100th cap for the Whites at the weekend, becoming the youngest keeper in Premier League history to reach this feat; yet his days at Elland Road could be numbered. French National Coach Didier Deschamps has once again overlooked the Leeds starlet, preferring to give Former Nottingham Forest (now Lens) keeper Brice Samba his first taste of International football. This must be a massive slap in the face for Meslier, who must have expected a call up following the retirement of Hugo Lloris. In recent times, Leeds have shown a lack of ambition, which has seen them teetering on the edge of the drop zone. Will Meslier want to stay at Leeds for another season. He's contracted to the Summer of 2026, so the ball's in Leeds court. What is he worth? £30m sounds quite light for a play of his his quality, especially with the amount of clubs who are currently monitoring him. According to Fabrizio Romano “Links with someone like Illan Meslier and a top club like Chelsea are normal, he’s a very talented goalkeeper and many clubs have sent their scouts to follow him,” “But at the moment, Leeds want to keep things quiet and not to open any negotiation now. Chelsea are yet to make a decision on the goalkeepers situation." “It’s a possibility that Mendy will leave Chelsea in the summer, but not something 100% decided yet. March is not time for final decision, also at Chelsea." “Also, goalkeepers market is always a domino; not easy to find solution, and it hasn’t started yet.” Meanwhile, former player turned pundit Frank McAvennie insists that 'Spending £30m on a goalkeeper is nothing', compared to what bigger clubs spend, and has urged Spurs to get it (transfer) done. "I do not for one minute believe that they [Spurs] do not have any money, so go and spend it. It is not even his money. Daniel Levy does not own Tottenham, it is Joe Lewis’ money." “If you own a club you want to get the best players and you are not going to get them at cut rates. Spurs have got to do that, they have never ever done it." “Spending £30m on a goalkeeper, it is nothing. The big clubs will spend £80-£100m on a goalkeeper. In today’s world it has to be done.“ please log in to view this image Bogusz set to join LA Galaxy Mateusz Bogusz is set to sign a permanent deal with LA Galaxy, according to US football journalist Tom Bogert. The 21yo Pole joined Leeds in 2019, and quickly became a fans favourite. He was sent out on loan to UD Logroñés, and more recently has enjoyed his second season with UD Ibiza. The fee is undisclosed, and Leeds have agreed to split the fee with UD Ibiza who have helped develop him. According to Bogert:- “Leeds and Ibiza reach an agreement for the transfer of Mateusz Bogusz to MLS and he will sign for Los Angeles Galaxy. “The Ibizan club will receive a good amount for his transfer, also a part for the English club. MLS continues to bet on young talent.” please log in to view this image Super computer predicts Leeds safety 'FiveThirtyFive', the home of the Premier League super computer, which predicts league positions, come the end of the season believe Leeds will stay up, following their heroics last weekend at Molineux. According to the new data compiled after the games at the weekend, the Whites have only a 17% of being relegated, compared to Wolves (23%), Everton (40%), Bournemouth (54%), Nottingham Forest (56%) and Southampton (68%). They have calculated that Leeds will finish four points clear of the drop zone with 39 points, predicting a 15th place finish. Would you take this now, if offered? please log in to view this image
Good Morning to you all from a chilly Bardsey I would take anything above the drop zone.Looks likely that MetroVich will be unable to play against us which is our good fortunei HAVE NEVER KNOWN A RELEGATION BATTLE LIKE THIS9NTEAMS ARE IN THE RACE
Conte to be sacked today or tomorrow. Could be the big name replacement needed at end of our season if we survive and Radz and co pack their bags
Pleased for Bogusz as he has been unlucky. Firstly being chosen to join the first team when Bielsa arrived, taken on pre season and then loaned straight out. This after ripping up the U23s league at the time, scoring great goals and bossing the midfield. When he got to Ibiza he was all over youtube with his spectacular goals, La Liga we’re loving him. He then got a bad knee injury and was out for almost a year but now back and playing well. Klich once said that the best Polish player at the club was a kid in the 23s ……. Good luck to him. Conte is going back to Italy and will probably take over at Inter Milan and Pipo Inzagi will be sacked
Mancini asked why not many Italian kids are coming through the system. Answers:” maybe a lack of money in Seria A because all funds spent on existing talent and not on investing in the future. Gnonto should be playing every week in our top league, but he had to go to Switzerland to get game time and a smart Leeds Utd quickly snapped him up and he now plays every week in the Premier League”
Leeds will easily be able to get £30m for Meslier, but who replaces him? Bogusz deserves his move to LA, expect he will shine in MLS and get a move back to Europe ... should be a decent sell-on clause for Leeds to cash in on Wins Wins Wins ... that's all that matters now
Mes is a promising young keeper and talented shot stopper but keeoers tend to mature late and he’s still a work in Progress. Personally for where we have been in the last two seasons… we’d have been better with a more mature keeper in my view, but I guess it fits the buy young and cheap and sell on model. I think his distribution would rule out certain sides but if Chelsea or United genuinely want to take him under their wing in the summer for big bucks it’s one I’d be fine with.
Afternoon all I think it is a close call with Meslier, he isn't the finished article but if we could find a replacement I'd be okay for him leaving for big money, we'd have to insert some kind of sell on fee too
Selling Meslier would be a catastrophe. He’s earned us numerous points with great shot stopping and is first keeper we’ve had in two decades able to catch a ball. After all the rubbish we’ve had in goals I’d have thought fans would be happy to have sorted that position
