Perri on Leeds United transfer list as Milinković-Savić update emerges
Leeds United are keen on signing a new goalkeeper this summer, and have now targeted Torino star Vanja Milinković-Savić.
Illan Meslier is likely to leave after suffering a disastrous few months at the end of last season, and finding a replacement is a priority.
Leeds have been linked with several options, and have money to spend this summer as they continue their shopping spree, which could see several players join in the coming days.
Milinković-Savić has been targeted given his remarkable height, standing at over two metres tall, but the Whites are now unlikely to sign him, although they do have an alternative.
Leeds target Lucas Perri after Milinković-Savić blow
With French giants Lyon in financial trouble and facing relegation, Daniel Farke could look to take advantage by signing their goalkeeper, Lucas Perri.
The Brazilian was a regular pick for Lyon in Ligue 1 and the UEFA Europa League, and the 27-year-old would also bring a lot of height between the sticks.
| Stat | Perri |
| Appearances | 49 |
| Clean Sheets | 15 |
| Goals conceded | 63 |
This comes as it has been reported that Milinković-Savić has offers from several clubs as he prepares to leave Torino, but is unlikely to choose Leeds over some of the other interested teams.
Reporter Joe Donnohue has now claimed (8 July) that Perri is on the shortlist as an alternative target, with Leeds likely to move away from Milinković-Savić.
Leeds need to resolve goalkeeper situation soon
With pre-season set to begin soon, Leeds need to get their new goalkeeper in through the door as soon as possible, to bed them in well before the Premier League begins.
With Milinković-Savić now unlikely to join, Leeds need to quickly move on and see if a deal is possible for Perri or another alternative target.
Getting this signing right could be the difference between survival and relegation, and while there is no room for error, there is pressure on Leeds to complete their goalkeeper signing soon.
Meslier was truly disastrous last season, and Leeds learned the value of having a top-quality goalkeeper as their promotion push was put in jeopardy until the Frenchman was dropped.
Leeds’ competitors in the Premier League have goalkeepers capable of competing at that level, and a goalkeeper such as Perri would arrive in his prime years as an experienced option.
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