Lucas Perri ruled out as Vasco target amid Brazil return speculation

Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri could return to Brazilian football in 2027, but a move to Vasco da Gama appears unlikely following comments attributed to his agent.

The 28-year-old is currently on loan at Torino, who hold an option to make his move from Leeds permanent.

Vasco recently explored the possibility of signing Perri as part of their search for goalkeeping reinforcements.

However, Brazilian journalist Gabriel Frigini reports that the player's representative has ruled out the Rio de Janeiro club as a destination, while leaving open the possibility of a move elsewhere in the city.

Vasco have been assessing potential goalkeeping additions ahead of the 2027 Brazilian season.

Perri emerged as one of the players under consideration, with reports earlier this month indicating that the club had contacted his representatives.

Frigini provided an update on Thursday, revealing that Vasco's interest had received a discouraging response.

"The player's agent told me he could end up in Rio de Janeiro, but not to play for Vasco," Frigini reported.

The comments suggest Perri could consider returning to Brazilian football, although his next destination remains uncertain.

Other clubs from Rio de Janeiro are also reportedly looking for goalkeeping reinforcements.

Flamengo, Fluminense and Botafogo are among the city's major clubs, but none has been confirmed as having submitted an offer for Perri.

A return to Botafogo would be notable given the goalkeeper's previous spell there.

He made 67 competitive appearances for the club before moving to Lyon in January 2024.

However, there is currently no evidence of an active Botafogo approach.

Perri joined Leeds from Lyon in the summer of 2025 before moving to Torino on a season-long loan in August 2026.

Both clubs confirmed the temporary transfer, while Torino also announced an option to sign the Brazilian permanently.

Italian reports have valued that option at €16 million, although the amount was not disclosed in Torino's official announcement.

The Serie A club's decision could therefore prove decisive in determining Perri's future.

If Torino exercise their option, Leeds would no longer need to consider alternative destinations.

If the goalkeeper returns to Elland Road, interest from Brazil could become relevant to the club's transfer plans.

For now, Vasco's enquiry has not developed into a formal offer, and no agreement with another Brazilian club has been confirmed.

Torino must decide whether to exercise their purchase option, while Brazilian clubs continue planning for the 2027 season. Until then, Perri's longer-term future remains unresolved.