00:00Premier League champions Arsenal are set to strengthen their goalkeeping department by signing former Leeds United goalkeeper Ilyan Mellier on
00:10a free transfer following his departure from Elland Road.
00:14The 26-year-old Frenchman is expected to join Mikel Arteta's squad as third-choice goalkeeper, allowing highly-rated youngster
00:23Tommy Setford to gain regular first-team experience on loan this season.
00:28Mellier leaves Leeds after seven years at the club, having played a key role in their promotion to the Premier
00:35League under Marcelo Bielsa before making more than 200 appearances in all competitions.
00:42However, his fortunes changed last season after slipping down the pecking order following a few mistakes in the team, ultimately
00:50leaving when his contract expired.
00:52For Arsenal, the deal represents a low-risk addition of experienced goalkeeper with extensive Premier League and Championship pedigree.
01:02Mellier is expected to provide reliable cover to first-choice keeper David Reuter rather than challenge for a starting place
01:10immediately.
01:12It remains to be seen whether current second-choice keeper Kepa Arizabalaga is set to leave the club.
01:18Mellier will now hope for a fresh start in North London and it can reignite his career as Arsenal prepare
01:25to defend their Premier League title and compete in the Champions League.
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