Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier has been in imperious form this season, and he is attracting interest from Premier League club Manchester United.
French club Stade Rennais are also checking on the 24-year-old Leeds goalkeeper, who has kept 12 clean sheets this season.
The Whites goalkeeper was a target for Man Utd a couple of years ago, but the mega-rich club looked for options elsewhere.
According to journalist Alan Nixon, United are keen to get a second stopper to keep Andre Onana on his toes and have earmarked the Leeds man as a potential option.
United’s scout Tony Coton likes Meslier and has watched him regularly this season. They see him as one for the future.
Leeds United should not sell Illan Meslier in January
The Whites are second in the Championship after beating Oxford United 4-0 on Saturday at Elland Road.
They are one of the favourites to secure promotion to the Premier League this season, and it would be a massive blow for the Whites if they lose their star player during the middle of the season.
Although Leeds have Karl Darlow as a reliable back-up goalkeeper, Meslier is key for them to secure promotion.
Since joining Leeds from Lorient (first on loan and then permanently), he has been the first-choice keeper and made over 190 appearances for them in all competitions.
Marcelo Bielsa gave him the necessary platform to shine, and now he is arguably one of the best goalkeepers in the Championship.
He has a contract at the Yorkshire club until 2026, and Leeds can demand a high transfer fee for him if they move to the Premier League at the end of the season.
The Red Devils have Altay Bayindir as another option, but the £4.3m shot-stopper, who joined in the summer, has failed to impress.
If he leaves next month, United could move for Meslier. Leeds must reject all offers unless they come up with a massive bid for him.
