‘£100m at the very minimum’: Some Leeds fans react as one of their stars is linked with a move away

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A number of Leeds United fans have reacted to reports claiming Elland Road goalkeeper Illan Meslier is on the radar of PSG.

The 21-year-old has made quite a name for himself since joining Leeds initially on loan before being signed permanently last summer, becoming the Premier League’s youngest first-choice goalkeeper.

Meslier, who reportedly cost the Whites £5million, has been entrusted with the first-team gloves at Elland Road and has played 28 games in the league this season, missing just one due to illness.

The Frenchman has kept eight clean sheets to break Joe Hart’s record for a keeper under 21 years of age, and looks destined for a successful career at the highest level.

“I mention Meslier – this guy, wow,” former England keeper David James said earlier this year on Sky Sports’ The Football Show (8 January).

“There are certain goalkeepers in the Premier League, Edouard Mendy and Meslier especially, when you see what they do, they’re aggressive.

“There’s a style to them which I define as raw – possibly not over-coached, if that sounds right.”

The National has now claimed that PSG have begun monitoring Meslier as a more attainable option to Hugo Lloris and a cheaper alternative to David de Gea in the summer transfer market.

The 2020 Champions League finalists are reportedly considering a bid for the 6ft 5in man, who could potentially replace current first-choice Keylor Navas in Mauricio Pochettino’s team.

While Meslier has two years left on his current deal at Elland Road, it is thought the chance of a move to Paris could tempt him, according to the outlet.

Given how talented Meslier is and how many years he’s got ahead of him, plenty of Leeds fans don’t want to see him go – and if he really must leave, not for anything less than a stratospheric fee.

Here is what some supporters have been saying on social media: