Transfer window: Man Utd scouts invade Leeds for goalkeeper Meslier

Manchester United are watching Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier.

The Daily Mail says United sent goalkeeping scout Tony Coton to check on Meslier on Tuesday night – and watched him concede seven at Manchester City.

There is talk in scouting circles of United having identified the 21-year-old as the best young keeper in the country.

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And Coton was present at the Etihad as City recorded 31 efforts on goal in a 7-0 victory. United’s chief scout Jim Lawlor has also watched Meslier, who is now in his third season at Elland Road.

The Frenchman signed a new five-year contract in August as reward for an outstanding first campaign in the top-flight and was named the club’s young player of the year.