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title: "Leeds: Paul Robinson reacts to Ben Foster transfer links"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-06-28T10:50:56Z"
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# Leeds: Paul Robinson reacts to Ben Foster transfer links

**Former [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been reacting to the club’s reported interest in Ben Foster.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds linked with Foster

The Whites are looking at bringing in an [experienced goalkeeper](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/three-possible-experienced-goalkeepers-leeds-24115480) this summer to provide backup to Illan Meslier and Kristoffer Klaesson. The former will remain first-choice heading into Jesse Marsch’s first full season at Elland Road.

Leeds have [reportedly](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-the-daily-mail-transfer-news-ben-foster/) held in-house talks about signing Foster, who will officially become a free agent in a matter of days when his Watford [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-foster/profil/spieler/13572) expires.

### The Latest: Robinson reacts

Robinson, who contributes as a pundit for [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12599291/paul-robinson-leeds-survival-destiny-is-in-their-own-hands), was talking to [MOT Leeds News](https://motleedsnews.com/exclusives/sky-sports-pundit-hears-leeds-united-want-to-sign-ben-foster-as-goalkeeper-speculation-emerges/) regarding Leeds’ goalkeeping situation.

He once again urged the club to land an experienced shot-stopper and said that he has ‘heard’ the links with Foster, saying that it would be an ‘outstanding signing’.

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The former Whites netminder stated:

> “I said 18 months ago about Joe Hart and we’ve seen how well he’s done at Celtic. They should have signed someone of that quality.
>
> “Illan Meslier has been excellent and I think he’s the out-and-out number one simply because he’s got no competition.
>
> “Next season, if he gets injured or suspended, they’ve got no quality number two. And if he has a dip in form – which will happen at some point – the manager’s got no choice to stick with him and ride it out because he hasn’t got a good enough number two to put in.
>
> “They have to go for a quality one.
>
> “If you look around the Premier League, the other teams have quality goalkeepers. Everyone carries a top-quality number two who can do the job.
>
> “I heard a link with Ben Foster and I think that would be an outstanding signing if they were able to pull it off.
>
> “He’s somebody with experience who Meslier can learn from.
>
> “But he’s also equally as good to step in and play should Meslier not be able to or wasn’t in form. It’s an area they have to address this window.”

### The Verdict: Smart signing?

If Leeds want someone with plenty of experience and knowledge of the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/), then Foster is their man. The 39-year-old made [29](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-foster/leistungsdaten/spieler/13572) league appearances for Watford last season, taking his top-flight tally to [390](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-foster/leistungsdaten/spieler/13572).

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Foster has the record for the [most saves](https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/players/saves) of any goalkeeper in Premier League history, so he looks like the ideal backup option who’s available to sign.

It also wouldn’t cost Leeds a penny when it comes to a transfer fee, potentially making this move even more appealing for Andrea Radrizzani and the 49ers Enterprises.