Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri is set to complete his move to Torino this week after the two clubs reached an agreement over a season-long loan.
According to reports in Italy, the Brazilian is expected to arrive in Turin on Thursday before undergoing a medical and signing his contract with the Serie A side.
The deal brings an end to weeks of negotiations, with Leeds finally able to sanction the transfer after resolving their own goalkeeping situation.
Deal finally agreed
Tuttomercatoweb, citing SportMediaset, reports that Torino will sign Perri on a season-long loan with an option to buy for €11 million.
The 27-year-old is scheduled to undergo medical tests at the Centro di Medicina dello Sport inside Turin's Stadio Olimpico before completing the move.
The agreement had been delayed while Leeds waited to finalise changes to their own goalkeeping department.
Following James Trafford's arrival at Elland Road, the club are now free to allow Perri to leave.
Torino ready to make Perri No.1
Torino are not signing Perri as backup.
The report states the Brazilian has been identified as the club's new first-choice goalkeeper and could join his new teammates in training as early as Friday.
The Serie A side are also expected to officially present Perri to supporters on Saturday ahead of their Coppa Italia fixture against Carrarese.
With the transfer structure already agreed and only formalities remaining, the goalkeeper's departure from Leeds now appears imminent.
Key points
- Leeds United have agreed a loan deal with Torino for Lucas Perri.
- Torino hold an €11 million option to buy.
- The goalkeeper is expected in Turin on Thursday for his medical.
- James Trafford's arrival has cleared the way for the move.
- Torino plan to make Perri their new first-choice goalkeeper.
What's next?
Perri is expected to complete his medical and sign for Torino on Thursday before joining training on Friday. If everything proceeds as planned, the Serie A club will officially unveil the Brazilian later this week.
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