Leeds United on Alert: Chelsea’s Shock Asking Price for Star player Revealed – Can They Afford It?

Leeds United on Alert: Chelsea’s Shock Asking Price for Star player Revealed – Can They Afford It?

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Leeds United have been linked with a summer move for Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.

According to Teamtalk, the Serbian is one of the names on the Whites’ shortlist as they consider a replacement for Illan Meslier.

The 25-year-old has spent this season on loan with French side Strasbourg, who are competing for European qualification in Ligue 1.

But, despite falling down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, he still has a contract with the Blues until the summer of 2030.

Petrovic interest verdict

When asked whether Petrovic would be an upgrade on Meslier, FLW’s Leeds fan pundit Kris Smith claimed that he would be an improvement.

He is expecting a signing to be made to replace the Frenchman this summer, and believes the Chelsea player would

 

be a great option but he named two obstacles that stand in the club’s way of securing a deal this summer.

 

“I don’t think it’s going to be too difficult for Leeds in the summer to find a replacement that improves on Illan Meslier,” Smith told Football League World.

 

“I think we’re all expecting it’s going to be the case, especially now that Daniel Farke’s just dropped him from the lineup.

“But, in terms of actual examples, I think Petrovic certainly looks like an upgrade,

and a strong one at that as well.

“He was fairly solid in my opinion last season at Chelsea, and he’s continued to show that quality in France for Rosenior’s Strasbourg this season, so I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Leeds are looking

at that sort of calibre of goalkeeper.

“The issue that I think Leeds have got is that Chelsea are obviously

well aware of his performances out on loan, so one of two things are going to happen.

“He’s either going to be part of their plans next season, given that Robert Sanchez looks atrocious in goal for them at the moment.

“Or he’s going to be sold to the highest bidder, which could be a lot

of money given his contract still runs until 2030, so he’s not going to be going cheap.”

Leeds United goalkeeper claim

Smith also claimed that it’s not so important that the next first-choice

goalkeeper be great with the ball at his feet, suggesting fans just want to see someone

they can trust between the posts after

a number of crucial errors from Meslier this season.

“Looking at what Leeds need, I don’t even think it’s important that this goalkeeper

that we sign has to be good with their feet either, given that’s been quite a focus for a lot of teams at the moment,” he added.

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