Leeds United tying down goalkeeper Illan Meslier to a new contract is "good business", the club's former midfielder Carlton Palmer has told Football FanCast.

Meslier recently put pen to paper on a new five-year deal that will keep him at Elland Road until the summer of 2026.

The 21-year-old joined from French side Lorient permanently last year after initially signing on loan and has thoroughly impressed under Marcelo Bielsa.

Last season, he made 35 Premier League appearances and kept 11 clean sheets as Leeds went on to secure a ninth-placed finish following their promotion from the Championship.

Speaking exclusively to FFC about Meslier's new deal, Palmer said:

"I think he's a future starter for his national team. I think that's for sure. He's a very talented boy.

"Young 'keeper, why would you want to move anywhere? You know, don't go and sit on the bench and not play. He's playing for a massive club and he's doing well. Good business for Leeds and good business for him."

Meslier has got off to a rocky start this season following Leeds' 5-1 thrashing to rivals Manchester United last weekend.

However, the Frenchman proved last term that he is a very good goalkeeper, one who has time on his side, so Leeds getting him to sign a new contract is indeed good business.