Arsenal prepares to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier on free transfer

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Arsenal prepares to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier on free transfer
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Illan Meslier is set to join Arsenal on a free transfer after being released by Leeds United last week. The French goalkeeper, who was previously Leeds' first-choice for five years, did not make any appearances last season as he fell to third choice. At Arsenal, he is expected to serve as the third-choice goalkeeper, potentially allowing Tommy Setford to go out on loan. Meanwhile, Kepa Arrizabalaga's future at the club remains uncertain but he is not in a rush to leave.

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  • •Meslier was released by Leeds United last week.
  • •He spent seven seasons at Leeds, helping the team gain promotion.
  • •Meslier did not make a single appearance last season.
  • •He is expected to be third-choice at Arsenal behind David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
  • •Kepa Arrizabalaga's future remains unclear, impacting the goalkeeping situation.
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Illan Meslier is set to join Arsenal on a free transfer after being released by Leeds United last week.

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