🔥 Trending Who is Illan Meslier? Arsenal's Potential New Signing

Illan Meslier is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper ¹. Born on March 2, 2000, in Lorient, France, Meslier has represented France at various youth levels, including the U20 World Cup in 2019 ¹²³.

Career Highlights and Recent Developments

Meslier's career has seen him play for Leeds United, where he made 215 appearances ⁵. He was considered one of Europe's best young goalkeepers during his tenure at Leeds ⁴.

As of July 2026, Meslier is a free agent, having left Leeds United at the end of the 2025-2026 season ³⁵⁷. His market value is estimated at €8.00 million ³.

Transfer to Arsenal

In a significant development, Arsenal is reportedly set to sign Illan Meslier on a free transfer ⁵⁶⁷. This move comes after Leeds United decided against extending his contract ⁸. Reports indicate that Arsenal has finalized a deal with the French goalkeeper ⁶. Meslier's departure from Leeds occurred at the end of June 2026, after seven years with the club ⁷.