Leeds United could look to sign ‘very good’ player who is part of Slovakia’s Euro 2024 squad this summer

Meslier is reportedly attracting interest from Marseille and his exit would signal the need for Leeds to enter the market for a new number one.

Leeds brought in Karl Darlow from Newcastle United almost 12 months ago, who came in expecting to be first choice, but that wasn’t the case.

Darlow would no doubt be hoping to claim Meslier’s place if the 24-year-old moves on, but it seems Leeds have other ideas.

Leeds identify Marek Rodak as a potential replacement for Meslier

So far, Marseille’s interest in Meslier has not developed into a concrete offer, but new manager Roberto de Zerbi is said to be excited by his possession ability.

Daniel Farke hailed Meslier as “the best goalkeeper” in the Championship last season and the Leeds boss is clearly a big fan of his and knows a suitable replacement would be needed.

The opportunity to move to a big club in his native homeland could be difficult for Meslier to turn down and as such the Daily Mail claimed that Leeds have drawn up a list of replacements.

One of those includes Fulham goalkeeper Marek Rodak, who is currently one of Slovakia’s back-up goalkeepers for Martin Dubravka at the Euros.

Rodak is actually available on a free transfer this summer and could therefore represent a bargain given that he twice helped Fulham to promotion from the Championship as their number one.

At 27, Rodak is still a great age for a goalkeeper, and with Leeds reportedly set to demand £20m for Meslier, they could actually upgrade while making a substantial profit.

Who is Leeds targeted by Rodak?

Rodak has been capped 22 times by his country, Slovakia, although, as mentioned, he has yet to feature at Euro 2024.

Until his release this summer, Rodak had been at Fulham for over 10 years and had loan spells at Accrington Stanley and Rotherham United among others.

He played 93 times for Fulham and was hailed as a “very good” goalkeeper by Scott Parker, but was never given a chance in the Premier League, playing second fiddle to Bernd Leno.

On a free transfer, it looks like it could be a smart move by Leeds.