Marseille shows interest in Arsenal goalkeeper Illan Meslier
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Olympique de Marseille is reportedly targeting Arsenal goalkeeper Illan Meslier amid a search for a new No. 1. Meslier recently joined Arsenal as a third-choice keeper after leaving Leeds United, where he lost his starting position. Marseille needs to sell players before making a transfer, as they look to replace Gerónimo Rulli, who moved to Manchester City. Other goalkeepers, including Matthieu Epolo from Standard Liege, are also under consideration by the French club.
- •Marseille seeks a new goalkeeper after Rulli's departure
- •Meslier joined Arsenal following his Leeds exit
- •He is currently third-choice behind Raya and Kepa
- •Marseille needs to sell players before acquiring new ones
- •Interest in other goalkeepers like Matthieu Epolo exists
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Marseille target Arsenal back-up goalkeeper Illan Meslier
"Illan Meslier has already been on the move this summer. The Frenchman joined Arsenal in order to be the third-choice goalkeeper, behind David Raya and Kepa. He made the move to the reigning Premier Le...
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