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Remains third-choice option Meslier has yet to make an appearance for Arsenal across all competitions this season.

Impact Meslier remains firmly down the goalkeeping pecking order after failing to play a single minute this season. David Raya continues to operate as Arsenal's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, while Kepa Arrizabalaga is the primary backup, leaving Meslier in the third-choice role. Despite bringing significant experience from his seven seasons with Leeds, the 26-year-old appears unlikely to receive regular opportunities unless injuries or rotation significantly alter the hierarchy.

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Joins Arsenal Meslier completed a transfer to Arsenal from Leeds United, the club announced.

Impact Meslier arrives in North London after seven seasons with Leeds, where he made 215 appearances across all competitions and kept 70 clean sheets. The 26-year-old established himself as one of the Championship and Premier League's most experienced goalkeepers, recording 107 top-flight appearances during his time at Elland Road. Having begun his career at Lorient before moving to England in 2019, Meslier now joins the reigning Premier League champions to strengthen Arsenal's goalkeeping depth ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. He is expected to compete for minutes while bringing significant experience despite still being in the prime years of his career.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Leeds as free agent Meslier will leave Leeds United as a free agent following the expiration of his contract, bringing to an end a six-year association with the club, the club announced.

Impact Meslier joined initially on loan from Lorient in August 2019 before making the move permanent the following summer, going on to make 215 appearances and register 72 clean sheets during his time at Elland Road. The French goalkeeper played a pivotal role in two Championship title-winning campaigns, first in 2019-20 where he conceded just five goals in the final 11 matches to help secure promotion, and again in 2024-25 where he produced 21 clean sheets in 39 matches as Leeds accumulated a record 100 points. He also won the Championship Golden Glove and earned a spot in the PFA's Championship Team of the Season in 2023-24, underlining his consistent quality at that level. Meslier departs as a two-time promotion winner and one of the most important goalkeepers in the club's recent history, with Leeds acknowledging he will always be part of their proud history as he enters the transfer market as a free agent.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Illan Meslier mess-up gives Sheffield United an early lead! Illan Mesliers own goal gives Sheffield United the lead against Leeds in their Championship clash.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • SKY.COM

Man Utd eyeing shock move for Leeds' Illan Meslier on advice of goalkeeper scout following string of errors from Andre Onana & Altay Bayindir | Goal.com US Manchester United are lining up a shock move for Leeds' Illan Meslier as the club seek alternatives in between the sticks.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Leeds vs Sheffield United: How will Illan Meslier bounce back? Blades set for emotional night Two titans of the Championship go head to head with designs on taking top spot in the league; watch Leeds vs Sheffield United live on Sky Sp...

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • SKY.COM

Sunderland vs Leeds: Illan Meslier's extraordinary howler costs Leeds late on! Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier had a moment to forget as he failed to collect the simplest of takes that somehow spilled past him and...

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • SKY.COM

Illan Meslier's red card halts Leeds' momentum - enter Karl Darlow… Darlow for Meslier promises to be a test case of what happens when United's manager scratches deeper beneath the surface of his starting XI

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ends season on bench Meslier was an unused substitute in Leeds' final four games of the campaign.

Impact Meslier kept five clean sheets and conceded 67 goals in 34 appearances this season as Leeds was relegated from the Premier League, with Joel Robles taking over in goal for the final few games of the campaign. The 23-year-old Meslier still has three years left on his contract with the club, and his performances this season might not be enough to convince another team to move for him and keep him in the top flight.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Weak performance in loss Meslier registered three saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-1 defeat at the hands of AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Meslier was poor on Sunday. Bournemouth's first goal was created due to the Frenchman's fumbling attempt to save a shot, and overall he managed to stop just three of the seven efforts that he faced on-target. He has now conceded 67 (2.0 per game, the most in the EPL), completed 94 saves (2.8 per game, just 58%) and delivered five clean sheets. It has been 10 matches since his last clean sheet.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows late equalizer Meslier allowed a goal while making two saves during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.

Impact Meslier conceded the game tying goal in the 80th minute as Leeds settled for a point on Tuesday. The keeper has now allowed 63 goals in 33 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 91.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fulham 2-1 Leeds: Illan Meslier gifts Harry Wilson and Andreas Pereira goals to deepen visitors' relegation fears Match report and highlights as Fulham won 2-1 against Leeds; Illan Mesliers errors meant Harry Wilson and Andreas Pereira put Fulham into a...

APRIL 22, 2023 • SKY.COM

Concedes twice on Saturday Meslier allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Fulham.

Impact Meslier conceded two second half goals as Leeds dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 62 goals in 32 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 89.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Destroyed by Liverpool Meslier allowed six goals while making a save during Monday's 6-1 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Meslier conceded twice in the first half and four times in the second half as Leeds dropped all three points on Monday. The keeper has now allowed 60 goals in 31 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 86.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five in loss Meslier recorded two saves and allowed five goals in Sunday's 5-1 loss against Crystal Palace.

Impact Meslier conceded five goals Sunday, tying his season high in goals conceded. He made just two saves too, so it was a disappointing match for him. He faces a very difficult matchup next Monday versus Liverpool who have scored 50 goals in 29 league matches this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in one in win Meslier made no saves and allowed one goal with a clearance in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Meslier let in just one goal but made no saves for the first time since Jan 22. With 83 saves thus far, the goalkeeper is averaging 2.8 saves a match. However, he has allowed 10 goals in the last five games. The next contest should be an easy one for him, with a visit to Crystal Palace on Sunday, who have only scored three goals in the last five matches.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four goals to Arsenal Meslier made one save but conceded four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Arsenal.

Impact Meslier was beaten by a Ben White strike, a Granit Xhaka header and a brace from Gabriel Jesus as his side suffered a heavy defeat to the Premier League leaders on Saturday. He has kept just one clean sheet in nine games since the start of February, and he'll hope to have an easier time Tuesday against a fellow relegation candidate in Nottingham Forest, which have scored just 23 goals in 28 matches this season.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in win Meslier made six saves, conceded two goals and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 4-2 win at Wolves.

Impact Meslier had a solid game Saturday as he tied for his second most saves this season with six. He did concede two goals though, his 14th time conceding two or more goals in his 27 league appearances. He also picked up a yellow card late in stoppage time of the second half, his third booking of the season. He faces an extremely difficult matchup after the international break as the team travels to league-leading Arsenal April 1 to take on a side who have scored 66 goals in 28 league matches this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in draw Meslier made two saves and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Brighton.

Impact Meslier did not have his best performance Saturday, as he conceded two goals for the first time since Feb. 12 versus Manchester United. One goal was an own goal by Jack Harrison, but Meslier could have done better at getting his defense out of that situation. He faces a favorable matchup next Saturday at Wolves who have scored a league-low 19 goals in 26 matches this season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once against Chelsea Meslier made two saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Chelsea.

Impact Meslier made some good interventions along the way and was saved by the crossbar during the first half but couldn't do much when Wesley Fofana jumped higher than any Leeds defender to head home a corner from the left and score the lone goal of the match in the 53rd minute. This has been another rough season for the goalkeeper, who, despite an improvement compared to the previous campaign, is still far from what he produced in his debut year with Leeds. Up next for Meslier is Saturday's home clash against Brighton.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Meslier recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Southampton.

Impact Meslier was magnificent in denying Southampton every time they approached his goal, and the young goalkeeper recorded his fifth clean sheet in 24 starts this season. Meslier will have a complicated task in the upcoming weeks, however, with Chelsea, Brighton and Arsenal on the horizon over the upcoming weeks.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coleman scores for Everton in 1-0 win over flailing Leeds

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FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Three saves in defeat Meslier allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Everton.

Impact Meslier conceded the lone goal of the match in the 64th minute as Leeds dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 39 goals in 23 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 70.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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