Leeds United have reached an agreement with Lyon over goalkeeper Lucas Perri this week, with the player due to complete formalities over in the UK.
The Whites have been desperate to sign a new goalkeeper since the start of the summer, with the writing on the wall for Illan Meslier ever since being dropped for Karl Darlow during the promotion run-in.
Leeds United agree deal to sign Lucas Perri from Lyon
Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri was the top target for the club, having seen his club relegated to Ligue 2 due to massive debts, only to be reinstated in the top flight upon appeal.
However, Lyon’s ongoing need to generate funds made Perri a viable option, to which journalist Fabrice Hawkins has now revealed there has been an agreement between the two clubs.
🚨EXCL Total agreement between Lyon and Leeds for Lucas Perri. The goalkeeper is leaving the tour in Germany and flying to England. After medical Perri will signs his contract with Leeds. pic.twitter.com/lEAaDdt6mQ
— Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) July 24, 2025
Lyon has been absent from pre-season recently due to a minor injury setback, but is now expected to fly out in order to complete a medical and other formalities.
With Fabrizio Romano relaying Leeds’ agreement for Perri, an update on RMC Sport shares that Leeds are paying €15million (£13million) to sign the 6ft5in stopper.
Lucas Perri a serious goalkeeper signing for Leeds United – if it gets completed
We’ve needed a new goalkeeper signing badly ever since Farke axed Meslier back in April, so it would be great to see that wrapped up.
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