Glen Johnson has revealed that he'd 'like' to see Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier sign for Chelsea. Meslier has been linked with a number of clubs in recent months, including Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
Chelsea are also reportedly in the race for the 22-year-old, who has been undisputed number one at Elland Road since Leeds achieved promotion to the Premier League in 2020.
The Blues have switched goalkeepers this season with Kepa Arrizabalaga replacing Edouard Mendy as the first-choice goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge in recent months.
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Chelsea have been struggling under Graham Potter of late, and although Johnson insists Meslier still has 'a lot to learn', he would be more than happy to see him play for Chelsea.
"He’s a very good player and he’s obviously super young for a goalkeeper," former Chelsea, Portsmouth and Liverpool right-back Johnson told Betfred.
"All the top teams have top goalkeepers, so Meslier has a lot to learn but he’s taking a lot in his stride and I’d like to see him sign for Chelsea if I’m being honest.”
Meslier joined Leeds from FC Lorient on a season-long loan in the summer of 2019, and was initially understudy to Kiko Casilla. He seized his chance in the starting line-up towards the end of the 2019-20 season and kept seven clean sheets in 10 appearances.
He helped guide Leeds to the Championship title and has amassed 90 Premier League appearances - registering 19 clean sheets in the process.
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