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Besiktas Push to Sign Leeds Goalkeeper Illan Meslier Before Turkish Deadline

Leeds have cleared a nominal-fee move with Besiktas now waiting on final approval.

Overview

  • Talks accelerated this week and multiple reports say the deal could be completed within hours before the Super Lig window closes on Friday night.
  • Personal terms have progressed and Besiktas are awaiting clearance from England to register the transfer, according to reports in England and Turkey.
  • Meslier is in the final six months of his contract, and Leeds have permitted an exit for a nominal fee rather than risk losing him for nothing in the summer.
  • The 25-year-old has slipped to third-choice behind Lucas Perri and Karl Darlow and has barely featured this season after losing his place last term.
  • Besiktas turned to Meslier after unsuccessful moves for Perri and Filip Jorgensen, while one outlet reports he may prefer to wait for free agency in the summer.