Daniel Farke’s side confirmed promotion to the Premier League in impressive fashion last season, winning the Sky Bet Championship with an incredible 100 points. However, life in the top flight is tougher than ever, with the last six promoted sides going straight back down. They will need to recruit well this summer and have started this already. Leeds United have now agreed a deal for Lucas Perri to fix a huge problem area.
Leeds United Agree Deal for Lucas Perri to Finally Confirm Goalkeeper Signing
Deal Agreed After Vanja Milinković-Savić Snatched Up
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Leeds United have agreed a “deal in principle” for Perri. The 27-year-old Brazilian joins from Olympique Lyon after keeping ten clean sheets in his first full season in Ligue 1. Prior to this, he had spent six months as their cup competition goalkeeper as he had joined following the conclusion of the Brazilian season at Botafogo.
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The journalist confirms that medical tests have been booked to be completed, with the goalkeeper now leaving his side’s pre-season tour in Germany to fly to England. Formal steps will then follow with his contract to be signed after a successful physical examination. Leeds had previously been interested in Vanja Milinković-Savić as their new number one option, but he is now looking likely to join Napoli.
Goalkeeper Signing A Huge Step Towards Survival for Leeds United
Leeds have already conducted some strong business, signing Premier League experienced Sean Longstaff, the talented Jaka Bijol, alongside more towering players in Anton Stach, Gabriel Gudmundsson, and Sebastiaan Bornauw.
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However, the goalkeeper position is the real “horrendous” problem area. Illan Meslier had a really poor season, committing numerous horror mistakes, with fans highlighting him as their weak link. Fixing this will be a huge step towards survival, especially as we have seen how an exceptional goalkeeper can single-handedly keep a side up in this league. Fans will surely be feeling a lot more optimistic about their hopes now.
