According to a report by Brazilian outlet O Dia, Leeds United and Newcastle United are interested in Lucas Perri. The two Premier League clubs are keen on reinforcing their first-team squads by signing a goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. So, the 27-year-old Lyon shot-stopper has emerged as a target for Leeds and Newcastle.
Meanwhile, a report by French outlet L’Equipe via Sport Witness has revealed the trouble French club’s asking price to part ways with the South American goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. Lyon will demand €20-23 million to sell Perri, although the French publication has not mentioned Leeds United and Newcastle United in the update.
Lucas Perri has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in Ligue 1 since joining Lyon from Botafogo in January 2024. A native of Valinhos, the 27-year-old spent his formative years and most of his career thus far in Brazil but has come leaps and bounds in the last 18 months.
The Brazilian goalkeeper has turned out nearly 50 times thus far for Lyon while keeping 15 clean sheets and conceding 63 goals. However, with Les Gones suffering relegation from Ligue 1 due to financial management, several pivotal figures face an uncertain future at the Groupama Stadium. The situation has piqued the attention of several clubs, with Leeds United and Newcastle United vying for Perri’s signature.
Lucas Perri has been on Newcastle United’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, considering Nick Pope’s fitness issues in the last few seasons. So, several goalkeepers have emerged on Newcastle United’s radar, with recent reports linking them with James Trafford.
As for Leeds United, Illan Meslier has blown hot and cold in the last few seasons, with his inconsistencies compelling the newly promoted Premier League club to scour the market for a long-term replacement. So, several candidates, including Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, have emerged on Leeds United’s radar.
Meanwhile, Lyon will demand around €20-23 million to part ways with the 27-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper. However, it is unclear if Leeds United and Newcastle United will fork out €20-23 million to sign Perri from the troubled French club in the summer transfer window.
