Leeds United are ready to spend big to find a replacement for Illan Meslier in the summer transfer window.
Leeds United’s promotion celebrations will live on among supporters, but for those behind the scenes, work will already be underway as the Whites prepare for life back in the Premier League.
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Several players have already been linked with a move to Elland Road ahead of what promises to be a crucial summer transfer window for the newly-promoted side.
With that in mind, Leeds will be looking to prioritise a new goalkeeper signing, and they will be prepared to sacrifice some big finances to do so.
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Leeds are believed to have upwards of £150million to spend on new players in the summer, with as many as ten new arrivals expected at Elland Road.
One of those incoming is likely to be a ‘keeper given the frailties showcased by Meslier in the Championship, and according to Sky Sports (7 May), the Whites will set aside £30m to bring one in.
| Leeds | Games | Goals conceded | Clean sheets |
| Meslier | 39 | 27 | 21 |
Caoimhin Kelleher is one of the names to have been linked with a move, as is Aaron Ramsdale, and neither is likely to come cheap.
With Farke now confirmed to be staying on as Leeds boss, the Whites will be looking to do everything they can to provide him with the tools to survive in the Premier League.
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Surviving in the Premier League after promotion is a very difficult task, but it is one that Leeds are going to have to find a way to overcome if they want to avoid an immediate drop back into the Championship.
All three promoted sides came down from the Premier League this season, showcasing just how difficult it is to bridge the gap.
However, if Leeds recruit smartly, they have every chance of doing so, though they will be afforded no margin for error in the transfer market.
