Why Lucas Perri negotiations are ongoing as Leeds United exit drags out
Lucas Perri has been the subject of lengthy discussions between Leeds United and Torino.
While the Brazilian goalkeeper has reached an agreement with the Serie A club, the Whites are still in negotiations with them.
The West Yorkshire outfit have signed James Trafford for a £45million package from Manchester City, opening the door for the former Olympique Lyon shot-stopper's exit.
Perri's move to Torino on loan feels imminent, but there are still a few things the Elland Road hierarchy are trying to clarify before giving their go-ahead.
The Granata have been expecting the 28-year-old in Italy, with medical examinations already anticipated to take place in the coming hours.
With the West Yorkshire outfit paying around £15.6m for the shot-stopper, they're hoping to get back as much of that as possible.
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Perri is expected to undergo his Torino medical on Thursday and the shot-stopper "can finally take flight" after Trafford's arrival.
A £9.4m purchase option has been set, with the Serie A club also paying a loan fee of £855,000 for the goalkeeper.
According to Tuttosport's print edition on 12 August, final discussions are taking place between the Whites and the Italian side over the payment terms and conditions for the permanent transfer.
There are also talks over the West Yorkshire outfit, including a sell-on fee in the deal for the Brazil national.
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Leeds have prioritised quality over quantity this summer, as is evident with the signings of Harry Wilson, Tarik Muharemovic and Trafford.
Daniel Farke was adamant about wanting to see ambition from the Whites at the end of last season and Paraag Marathe has surely delivered on that front so far.
There are still positions in the West Yorkshire outfit's squad that need to be addressed, with a new number two clearly needed to back up Trafford.
Cover for Gabriel Gudmundsson is also needed after Sam Byram's departure this summer.
Depending on departures, the Peacocks may need to reinforce the attack with more creativity and possibly a new number nine to challenge Dominic Calvert-Lewin.