Robinson issues two-word verdict on Meslier joining Man United after ‘amazing’ update
Illan Meslier would turn down a move to Man United in favour of a move elsewhere if Leeds suffered relegation this season.
That is the view of former Leeds and England number one Paul Robinson, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the 21-year-old’s future at Elland Road.
The Daily Mail reported last week (15 December) that Man United sent goalkeeping scout Tony Coton to watch Meslier against Man City.
The France Under-21 international endured a torrid evening as Leeds were beaten 7-0 by the Premier League champions.
In August, Meslier put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with the Yorkshire club.
When asked by Football Insider for his thoughts on Man United’s interest, Robinson issued a two-word reply: “No way.
“There is no way he is moving to Manchester United. He just signed a new deal. The club will not be looking to move him on. They have no real cover in that area.
“Clubs do their due diligence on players and believe me, there will be a lot of clubs doing reports on Illan Meslier at the moment. He has been amazing in a team that is struggling.
“If Leeds were to go down there would be a lot of clubs after Meslier and I suspect he would choose another club over Manchester United.
“Meslier has shown signs of being a top goalkeeper but he has a lot of tasks still to come. The true test will come in the next two or three seasons.”
In other news, a pundit has claimed Man United have already sorted Cavani replacement after ‘agreement’ reached.