Torino seal potential €15m Perri deal with Leeds United
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Torino are closing in on a €15m deal to sign forward Perri from Leeds United, according to reports from Italian outlet.
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Attributed to original sourceLeeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri now appears to be on the verge of completing a move to join Serie A side Torino in a deal that could be worth up to €15m according to the latest updates on Sunday.
Torino set to sign Perri on loan with option to buy from Leeds According to reports from Fabrizio Romano and various others, Perri has ‘said yes’ to joining Torino, who have reportedly agreed a deal to sign the stopper on an initial loan deal at a cost of €1m with an option to buy for an additional €14m.
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Lucas Perri saves a penalty from Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United in the penalty shoot out during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between West Ham United and Leeds United on April 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Perri, who spent just one season with Leeds in the Premier League, is considered surplus to requirements at Elland Road following the €52m (£45m) signing of England international James Trafford.
Trafford is now Leeds’s all-time most expensive signing and holds the records for the most expensive and second-most expensive English goalkeeper of all time.
Perri, meanwhile, is set to join a Torino side that finished the 2025-26 Serie A season in 12th place. He is expected to be the first-choice keeper under Ignazio Abate
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What happened
Torino have reportedly reached an agreement with Leeds United to sign attacker Perri for a fee around €15 million. The deal, if finalized, would see the player move to Serie A from the Championship side. The transfer represents a significant investment by Torino as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The article provides limited additional details on contract length or personal terms, but indicates the clubs are aligned on the valuation.
Chance analysis
A €15m move from Leeds (Championship) to Torino (Serie A) represents a notable mid-market transfer that could impact both clubs' squad planning. For Torino, the addition of Perri would provide attacking reinforcement, though the relatively modest fee suggests a developmental or rotational signing rather than a marquee arrival. For Leeds, the sale represents pure profit from a Championship cost base, a healthy financial return that could be reinvested in promotion-bound squad building.
Torino gain a new attacking option ahead of the Serie A season, while Leeds receive a ~€15m windfall that strengthens their Championship budget.
Monitor Torino's attacking depth and Leeds United's transfer activity — Perri's departure frees up wage budget and a squad spot for Leeds' Championship campaign.