Leeds United are reportedly eyeing the future and are now ready to beat rivals Manchester United with the arrival of a young gem who has already impressed Thorpe Archie.
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With the January transfer window just around the corner, Elland Road have reason to be cautiously optimistic about promotion as they sit just three points behind Championship leaders Sheffield United. That said, Daniel Farke will no doubt be keen to see his side regain their winning ways against Oxford United next weekend after being forced to save a late save against Preston North End in their previous game One point.
It was yet another game where Illan Meslier struggled in the spotlight, forgetting about the Leeds goalkeeper as he put Brad Potts’ opening goal into the net in another game . With every mistake, more and more questions arise about his suitability for the job at Elland Road – questions that seem destined to end in a devastating answer.
The Yorkshire club also appear to be already considering the future of their goalkeeping department. According to The Sun, relayed by Leeds Transport Department, Leeds United now set to sign Robbie Cook The young goalkeeper impressed on trial at Thorpe Arch ahead of Manchester United.
While the Red Devils have failed to make progress in talks to sign the young goalkeeper, Leeds are reportedly ready to welcome Cook with open arms in the hope that he can one day become Falk’s undisputed first-choice goalkeeper.
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At just 17 years old, the Perth Glory gem is likely to make an impact in Leeds’ youth teams before eventually moving into the senior squad ready to compete with Meslier for a place.
Cook could finally solve Leeds United’s Meslier problem
If Leeds win promotion this season, they will have to consider replacing Meslier. The 24-year-old dropped points against Sunderland earlier in the season and was once again one of the responsible players for Preston’s first goal this weekend. This unreliability will eventually lead to Premier League relegation, which would be a nightmare if the Whites were promoted to the Premier League this season.
However, if Leeds remain patient, Cook could end their Meslier woes in the coming years. The 17-year-old goalkeeper’s best years are yet to come and Leeds’ early foray could prove to be a stroke of genius when he is ready to step into a starting role in the coming years.
Cook’s rise will undoubtedly bring many regrets to Manchester United, who reportedly failed to push forward and sign Cook. Meanwhile, those at Elland Road could be rewarded if he fulfills his growing potential while moving from Perth to Leeds United, making him one to keep an eye on in the coming years.
