Although he was released at the end of the previous season following a number of high-profile mistakes, the 23-year-old has occasionally excelled for Leeds in his three years in the Premier League.
After losing 4-1 against Tottenham at home on the final day of the season, the Whites were consequently demoted.
Even though Chelsea fell short of expectations last season, the highly respected French goalkeeper said that it would be difficult for him to reject their request.
He did, however, disqualify himself from any potential transfer deal that would leave him 'on the beach' and out of the lineup for the bulk of the season, according to Foot Mercato.
I'm not interested if it involves going to sit on the bench. Of all, if you want to be number one, you can't say, "I'm not interested in Chelsea."
"I'd rather join a less prestigious club where I'll play more than a top European club where I'd sit on the bench," the player said.
In preparation for his July 1 permanent appointment as Chelsea's manager, Mauricio Pochettino plans to purge the team he will inherit.
As a result, some players in the bloated Blues roster may be let go as the Argentine seeks to restore the team to its previous glory.
This group of players includes current
Meslier wouldn't be the first goalie to join an elite team right after being demoted, either; Aaron Ramsdale thrived at Arsenal and is now considered as one of the league's top keepers.
With only five clean sheets under his belt in the 2022–23 Premier League, Meslier might not have accomplished enough to earn a lucrative transfer.
Meslier gave up four or more goals in a game six times in 34 appearances last season, including 23 goals in only one game in April.
The player has an Elland Road contract that runs until 2026, and given Chelsea's shown spending power—they spent close to £600 million in the previous year—the Blues may be held to ransom for a substantial amount should Meslier fail to live up to expectations.
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