Chelsea are likely using this World Cup break for an assessment of their entire squad.
Coach Graham Potter has now been in place for long enough to have a good grasp on his squad and their abilities, and he is likely starting to influence transfer policy.
So when we see fresh links to a new goalkeeper on sites like CaughtOffside, we can only assume that the manager and the club are starting to think that neither Edouard Mendy nor Kepa Arrizabalaga will be the solution long term.
The man in question is Leeds’ Illan Meslier, one of the great success stories of the Whites’ rise from the Championship.
He’s a good keeper and great playing with the ball, something Chelsea are likely looking for. Still just 22, Chelsea could secure a great future in goal by signing him – but he will really cost them, and after two flops in a row in goal, the Blues will be wary.
