Out-of-contract XIs: players in their 20s versus players in their 30s – who wins?
There are young stars and golden oldies available on a free transfer this summer. But which team is stronger? Goalkeeper Illan Meslier, aged 26, contract expiring at Leeds United The goalkeeper joined Leeds as a teenager but departs the Yorkshire club having not made a first-team appearance since March 2025. Meslier…
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