Three goalkeeper options Leeds United could consider when the transfer window opens – Leeds Live

Leeds United's promotion charge will hopefully get the go ahead to continue shortly with the club standing just nine games away from a place back in the Premier League.

Director of football Victor Orta will already be no doubt hard at work and scouting potential options for the next chapter in the clubs future.

Marcelo Bielsa is currently blessed with a settled squad and dependable players in almost every position, but there will undoubtedly be a question mark over who starts between the sticks going forward.

It was hoped that Kiko Casilla could be the one to fill that spot, but his future must now be under question after being served an eight-match ban for an FA charge of racist abuse, with a number of erratic moments before that.

While Illan Meslier has impressed so far, catching the eye in his debut against Arsenal and keeping back-to-back clean sheets in his first two league appearances, it would be a bold move to look to depend upon a relative novice at just 20 years of age.

If Casilla were to leave, adding competition - ideally with experience - would be imperative.

Here are three players that Leeds could look to sign this summer.

A controversial choice, perhaps, after his spat with Patrick Bamford and antics during Norwichs 3-1 win over Leeds last season, but hes got plenty of experience and would fit the mould.

Daniel Farkes Canaries dont play in quite the same style as Bielsas Leeds, but there is an emphasis on passing from the back. The 31-year-old Netherlands international has completed more passes than any other Premier League goalkeeper this season.

Krul is contracted at Carrow Road until 2022, while a likely relegation - Norwich currently sit bottom of the Premier League table, six points adrift of safety - could potentially make a move a goer.

The wildcard option. English audiences havent been too impressed with the Manchester City goalkeeper for his less-than-stellar shot-stopping record. But he fits the mould in terms of passing style and knows Bielsa well from his time as Chile coach.

Not only has he proved a penalty shootout hero for his country twice in back-to-back Copa America wins over Argentina, but hes enjoyed a brilliant career at club level and continues to lift silverware as Edersons back-up and cup goalkeeper at City.

At the age of 36, Bravo is by no means a long-term option, but could be a useful presence to aid Meslier's development, and is used to sitting on the bench if the plan is to keep trusting the young Frenchman. Hes also out of contract this summer and could potentially join on a free.

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After impressing out on loan, Ramsdale has been given a chance this season by his parent club Bournemouth this season and looks to have provided the answer to their goalkeeping woes of recent years.

Hes enjoyed a stellar breakthrough campaign, in spite of the Cherries battle against relegation. There will certainly be lots of competition for his signature in the event they do go down, and be a statement of intent.

Ramsdale only averages a 53.9% pass completion rate, meaning he doesnt quite fit the template of what Bielsa would be looking for - thats 30% down on Casillas rate this season, for example. But at the age of 21, hes still young enough to learn new skills and develop his game.

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