Frenchman confirms and reveals he is interested in completing move to Chelsea –

Illan Meslier is interested to join CHELSEA next season but with the condition that the French goalkeeper will be awarded the starting position.

Incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino is not even at the club yet but there has been alot of speculation in the media that the former Tottenham boss is keen to improve areas of the squad that are a concern.

The goalkeeper, midfield area and a new striker are on the agenda for the Argentine boss – and Meslier is a man that has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge over the next few months

The French goalkeeper had a staggering season but failed to help Leeds United from going down to the Championship.

Since then the Blues are monitoring his situation with Chelsea tipped to make a £30m swoop for the young goalkeeper. Although he would only agree to a transfer if his conditions are met.

Speaking to Foot Mercato, Meslier said: “If it is to go and be on the bench, I’m not interested in that.

‘If it’s to be the number one, of course, you can’t say ‘I’m not interested in Chelsea.’ I’d prefer to go to a less reputable club where I’ll have more game time than a top European club where I’d sit on the bench.”

IcFootballnews View…

Mesler proved himself to be a very good stopper in the Premier League and if he was playing for a side that could actually defend – he would be even better.

But he would not be considered number one at Chelsea – he is not better than Kepa or Edouard Mendy – he would be a bench warmer.

So we cant see this move happening on that basis.

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