Although it is hard not to feel sorry for Meslier, who was moved to tears after he made a mistake that cost Leeds all three points away to Sunderland earlier this season, his errors are beginning to hinder his team’s chances of winning promotion. Following yet another disastrous performance in the 3-3 draw against Hull City last time out, the goalkeeper’s teammates were visibly frustrated, and manager Daniel Farke has now begun to consider possible replacements. A Spanish source claims that Leeds has determined that they need to sign a goalkeeper in order to advance from the Championship, and Conan Ledesma of River Plate may be headed to Elland Road.

The phrase “not yet closed” in the story implies that the Whites have negotiated the details of a transaction but have not yet been able to come to an agreement, with rumors of a potential offer being made now growing more intense. Leeds is interested in the 31-year-old because of his track record, and there are indications that he may be looking to leave River Plate soon because he hasn’t been able to replace Franco Armani in the starting lineup. The former Cadiz player is now weighing his options because he has not had any opportunities in the starting lineup.

Why a new goalie is needed for Leeds

The Whites have already lost seven points this season as a result of Meslier’s errors that resulted in goals, and that only includes the ones that are officially recorded as errors in the stat sheet. Even though they are currently at the top of the table, this might be very important in the fight for automatic promotion. Farke must thus replace the Frenchman this month, and considering how well-regarded Ledesma was while playing for Cadiz in La Liga, there are indications that he could be an excellent alternative.

Before returning to his own country, the Argentine was a vital member of Cadiz in La Liga, demonstrating his value with some outstanding saves in the 2022–2023 season. Despite Leeds’ current strong chances of returning to the Premier League, Meslier’s confidence must be weakened by his numerous errors, and Farke’s team will probably have a better chance of earning promotion if they recruit the more seasoned Ledesma.

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