Leeds line up £10m bid for Wolves outcast Sam Johnstone
Leeds United are stepping up their pursuit of Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, with the Championship promotion hopefuls preparing a possible £10 million move to secure his services.
The Elland Road outfit are actively seeking a more dependable presence in goal as Illan Meslier continues to face mounting criticism. The 25-year-old Frenchman has come under scrutiny for a string of costly errors this season, prompting the club to explore alternatives.
While his contract runs until 2026, the growing pressure has brought his position into question. Johnstone is now among the names on Leeds' shortlist. Alternatives like Burnley's James Trafford and Newcastle's Nick Pope are reportedly proving too expensive or difficult to prise away.
The 32-year-old shotstopper has found opportunities limited at Molineux under new boss Vitor Pereira, who has opted to start Jose Sa ahead of him in recent months. Johnstone has not featured since December, when Wolves were beaten 2-1 by Ipswich Town in the EFL Cup.
With financial resources available and a clear desire to reinforce at the back, Leeds may now turn to the experienced keeper as they look to bolster their promotion push.