How much Illan Meslier has earned at Leeds United since 2020 as Daniel Farke makes big call | OneFootball

Illan Meslier has come under scrutiny for his errors in the Championship this season

Illan Meslier is once again feeling the heat at Leeds United, with the Frenchman coming under the microscope for two further errors against Swansea City at Elland Road.

Whilst the 25-year-old has enjoyed plenty of good moments during his spell in West Yorkshire, his performances this season have left a fair amount to be desired, particularly in high-pressure situations.

This has also led to plenty of transfer speculation regarding his own future with the Whites, as well as the club plotting potential moves for replacements, with the likes of Aaron Ramsdale, Caoimhin Kelleher and Djordje Petrovic all linked with a transfer to LS11.

Since initially joining on loan from FC Lorient in August 2019, Meslier has become part of the furniture at Leeds under five permanent managers, with his salary taking a huge hike during a five-year spell as a permanent player after taking Kiko Casilla's place between the sticks.

With that in mind, FLW looks at how much he has cost Leeds over the course of his time with the club thus far, as pressure continues to mount on the former French youth international.

How much Illan Meslier has cost Leeds United during lengthy stint at Elland Road

After joining on loan from the French outfit in Marcelo Bielsa's second season with Leeds, Meslier was estimated to be one of the side's lowest earners, as per Capology, taking home a weekly salary of just £3,000 per week and £156,000 across a title-winning campaign in which Meslier made 10 appearances and kept seven clean sheets.

United then acquired the shot-stopper's services for a reported £5m on an initial three-year contract, in which his weekly wage increased to £10,000 per week and £520,000 for the club's first season of top-flight football since 2004.

An exceptional first season of Premier League football saw Meslier rewarded with a long-term contract until the summer of 2026, which was the last time the keeper put pen-to-paper on fresh terms at Elland Road, increasing his salary up to £30,000 per week and £1,560,000 per annum.

This means that, since signing a permanent deal, Meslier will have earned an overall salary of £6,760,000 in the past five years, with his loan stint taking that to £6,916,000.

Where Illan Meslier currently ranks on the Leeds United payroll

At present, the man who has made notable errors against Sunderland, Sheffield United, Hull City and the Swans, among others which have been up for debate across the Leeds fanbase, is currently the joint-seventh highest earner within Daniel Farke's current squad.

Ironically, Meslier and Karl Darlow, who has rarely featured this season after just two Championship appearances last term, are said to be earning the same weekly wage of £30,000 alongside Jayden Bogle and Wilfried Gnonto.

Darlow will be given the starting berth by Farke for Saturday's game against relegation-threatened Luton Town at Kenilworth Road, with sections of the United support hoping that the former Newcastle United man keeps his spot throughout the run-in as they battle against the Blades and Burnley for automatic promotion.

Meslier weekly wage is just £1,109 below the average salary across Farke's side, with Pascal Struijk, Dan James, Junior Firpo, Manor Solomon and Patrick Bamford all earning £50,000 per week or more.

With the Frenchman's current deal expiring in 2026, transfer activity within the goalkeeping department will give a strong indication of his long-term future at the club, regardless of whether Leeds return to the Premier League or not.