January 5, according to French media RMC Sport, Bayern, Chelsea and Newcastle are all interested
Leeds United goalkeeper Melier was signed this month, but Leeds United have no intention of letting the player go. They are worried that they will not be able to find a replacement of the same level for the Frenchman before the January transfer window closes.
Melier holds the record for the youngest goalkeeper to play 50 games in the history of the Premier League, and he is also the youngest goalkeeper in the history of the English League to complete 10 clean sheets.
With Leeds’ progress to the Premier League, it’s no surprise the 22-year-old is attracting interest from big European clubs.
After the World Cup, Neuer was injured in skiing, which will keep him out until the end of the season, so Bayern had to find a replacement.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are keeping tabs on Melier, who made a number of impressive saves to keep clean sheets against Newcastle before the New Year.
Pope has been Newcastle’s starter this season and will be replaced by Dubravka on his return from loan at Manchester United, though with Caldaro’s future uncertain, Newcastle may be keen to bolster their long-term options.
On the other hand, Chelsea are understood to be keeping an eye on Melier as well.
Kepa has impressed in Chelsea’s goalkeeping order this season and is now more popular than Mendy.
Leeds will not be willing to lose their first choice, but with Melier looking to fight for a place in the France national team, a major move could be all he needs to convince Didier Deschamps.
(Ma Dongyu)