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Leeds United transfer news: Meslier eyed by Premier League giants whilst Leeds eyeing Borussia Dortmund star

Your Leeds United transfer news for Sunday, November 27.

Chelsea and Manchester United eyeing Meslier

Leeds' first-choice goalkeeper Illan Meslier is reportedly subject to interest from Premier League juggernauts Chelsea and Manchester United and could depart as early as the January transfer window, according to the Express.

The Blues in particular are looking to recruit a new shot-stopper with Edouard Mendy weighing up his future after losing his first-choice credentials to Kepa Arrizabalga.

The 22-year-old has started all 14 of Leeds' Premier League matches this term with his status as number one goalkeeper hardly challenged by either Kristoffer Klaesson or Joel Robles.

READ MORE: Luke Ayling's broken with Leeds United tradition and taken key dressing room role

Leeds in contact with Italian giants over summer target

According to TEAMtalk, Leeds have made contact with AC Milan over the situation of attacking midfielder Charles De Ketelaere after missing out on signing the Belgian from Club Brugge in the summer.

Jesse Marsch and Victor Orta are still believed to be fans of the 21-year-old, who opted to join the reigning Serie A champions instead of Leeds. However, De Ketelaere has struggled to make an impact at the San Siro and the Whites are keeping tabs on his situation.

Whites eying move for Portugal international

Borussia Dortmund defender and Portugal international Raphael Guerreiro is reportedly seen as an 'ideal fit' by Leeds executives to solve the club's left-back issues and could make a move in January, according to TEAMtalk.

The 28-year-old has made over 200 appearances for the German outfit and played the full 90 minutes of Portugal's World Cup opener against Ghana, which they won 3-2. However, his contract at the Signal Iduna Park runs out in the summer and therefore he is allowed to sign a pre-contract agreement with a new club in January ahead of joining on a free transfer in July.

Prior to the World Cup break, head coach Jesse Marsch was regularly deploying centre-back Pascal Struijk at left-back and will certainly want a less unorthodox option in the left-hand side of the defence.

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