Lucas Perri set to jet into England as Leeds United agreement in place
Leeds United are close to completing a move to sign Lucas Perri.
Ever since the Whites achieved promotion back to the Premier League, it was evident that signing a new goalkeeper would be high up on their list of priorities.
Caoimhin Kelleher was an early target, as were several others, but attention quickly turned to Perri after an impressive season with Lyon.
Leeds have been hard at work to make this deal happen, and as per the latest reports, they may have got their man.
Perri set for Leeds transfer
With Illan Meslier potentially heading out, Leeds have had to accelerate their search for his replacement, and according to Fabrice Hawkins, they have just done that.
The journalist reported via X (24 July) that Leeds now have a “total agreement” with Lyon for his transfer, with a medical now booked in.
| Club | Appearances | Goals Conceded | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo | 67 | 58 | 31 |
| Olympique Lyon | 49 | 63 | 15 |
| Náutico | 44 | 49 | 14 |
| São Paulo | 9 | 9 | 3 |
Perri is set to leave Lyon’s training camp in Germany to fly to England to sign on the dotted line ahead of a move to Elland Road.
If this deal can be completed, it would be a major coup for the Whites and a weight off their shoulder ahead of the new campaign.
Leeds can now pursue attacking targets
With Perri’s arrival seemingly imminent, Leeds can now turn their attention to the attacking options they need ahead of the start of the season in August.
Igor Paixao has been linked to satisfy the needs on the wing, while the search for a new striker remains ongoing with two set to leave.
Things are starting to fall into place for the Whites, who have made plenty of progress this summer, though they will be fully aware of the fact they still have a lot of work left to do if they are to compete in the top flight.
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