Arsenal move to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer following his departure from Leeds United. Multiple outlets report that Meslier becomes a free agent after leaving Leeds at the end of the season and that Arsenal are set to complete, or have completed, the deal for the 26-year-old French goalkeeper. BBC Sport and other reports describe the move as happening after Meslier’s exit from Leeds, while Sky Sports adds that he is released by Leeds and joins Arsenal on a free transfer.
Several sources also provide background on his time at Leeds, describing a seven-season spell and a total of 215 appearances. Yahoo Sports notes that he made his Leeds debut at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in January 2020, and other reports similarly place his Leeds tenure at the center of the story. Across the coverage, the main points remain consistent: Arsenal bring in Meslier without a transfer fee, and the signing follows his separation from Leeds. The reports do not provide detailed contract terms or a specified date for him to start beyond the signing announcement and completion timing.
