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title: "Leeds United: Freddie Woodman rejects Elland Road move"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-freddie-woodman-rejects-elland-road-move/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2021-07-14T14:40:33Z"
modified: "2021-07-14T14:40:33Z"
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# Leeds United: Freddie Woodman rejects Elland Road move

**Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has turned down a summer move to Leeds United, according to a new report which emerged on Wednesday morning.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds eye up Casilla replacement

Marcelo Bielsa is on the lookout for a second-choice goalkeeper this summer, following Kiko Casilla’s [season-long loan move](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/28344/kiko-casilla-makes-elche-loan-move) to Elche.

While Illan Meslier remains the clear first-choice between the sticks, having an able deputy is important, should the Frenchman get injured.

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### The Latest: Woodman rejects Whites move

According to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-newcastle-star-woodman-rejects-leeds-united-move/), Newcastle stopper Woodman has turned down the opportunity to join Leeds, with the 24-year-old thought to be one of three targets between the sticks.

A Thorp Arch source has claimed the Whites intended to sign the Englishman on loan, with a view to making the move permanent further down the line.

Woodman’s desire to be first-choice somewhere appears to be the key reason behind him rejecting the switch.

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### The Verdict: Would have been ideal

This is a setback for Leeds, with the [£9million-rated](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/freddie-woodman/profil/spieler/226049) Newcastle man a perfect backup to Meslier, having made [88 Championship](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/freddie-woodman/alletore/spieler/226049) appearances in his career, including playing [every single league match](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/136466/History/Freddie-Woodman) for Swansea last season.

Granted, he has no Premier League experience as a starter, but he has played enough football to fill in for Meslier when, or if, required.

Leeds now need to move on, however, acquiring a similarly suitable second-choice option ahead of next season. As it stands, one injury to Meslier would leave the goalkeeping depth worryingly thin.

***In other news, Leeds are interested in signing a Premier League ‘big six’ player this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-whites-interested-in-signing-daniel-james/).***