Illan Meslier to Arsenal: Gunners sign former Leeds goalkeeper on free transfer

Illan Meslier has joined Arsenal on a free transfer after being released by Leeds United last week. 

He is expected to join as third-choice goalkeeper having spent seven seasons at Leeds, where he made 215 appearances in all competitions, keeping 70 clean sheets.

The 26-year-old said: "I'm extremely happy. It's a great day for me because I have just joined the champions. For me, Arsenal is the biggest club in England.

"I'm very happy and very proud to join Arsenal. I cannot wait to show the love that I've got for this badge, and I cannot wait to win trophies with this team, becuase this is a club that needs to lift trophies again and again."

Meslier's arrival at Arsenal will allow 20-year-old Tommy Setford to go out on loan.