Besiktas are moving to sign Leeds keeper Illan Meslier before the Turkish window closes, boosting his prospects of regular starts. Betting angle: punters might back Besiktas in goalkeeper markets (Meslier to start) and favour clean-sheet or saves markets for forthcoming Süper Lig matches if he becomes first choice.
Besiktas make late bid to sign Illan Meslier from Leeds
Besiktas have formally approached Leeds United to sign 25-year-old goalkeeper Illan Meslier as the Turkish transfer window enters its final days. The move is a deadline scramble: the Süper Lig window remains open while the British market has already closed, giving Besiktas a narrow timeframe to register a new signing.
Deadline pressure shapes negotiations
With only a short window to complete business, Besiktas have intensified talks with both Leeds and the player's camp. The Turkish club turned to Meslier after interest in other target options stalled, and sources indicate they're pushing to agree terms before the Friday deadline.
Meslier's status at Elland Road
Meslier has been frozen out of matchday squads under Daniel Farke for more than two months, signalling that he is not part of the manager's current plans. With the keeper entering the final six months of his contract, Leeds face the prospect of losing an asset for free if they do not negotiate a transfer now.
Why a move makes sense for Leeds and Meslier
From a sporting and financial perspective, allowing Meslier to leave would free wages and reduce dressing-room friction while giving Leeds clarity on their goalkeeping setup. The club appear to view Lucas Perri as their long-term number one, and selling Meslier would let Farke focus on his preferred squad.
What the transfer means for Meslier
A switch to Besiktas offers Meslier the opportunity to rebuild his reputation with regular first-team football in Turkey. For a keeper seeking match minutes and a fresh start, the move could revive his career and provide a platform to showcase his abilities.
Betting implications
Punters should watch starting-lineup markets closely: if the transfer is completed, markets for Besiktas clean sheets and goalkeeper-specific bets (Meslier to start, over/under saves) will likely shift.
Odds on Besiktas defensive markets may shorten if Meslier is confirmed as the first-choice keeper.
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