Leeds United given unexpected boost with £11.7m transfer injection now more likely

Torino increasingly likely to activate £11.7m buy clause on loan goalkeeper Lucas Perri after his Brazil call-up impressed.

Leeds United loaned goalkeeper Lucas Perri to Torino on a temporary deal that includes an £11.7m purchase option, with an £840,000 loan fee. The 28-year-old Brazilian, who joined Leeds from Lyon for £13.9m last year, has impressed in Serie A and earned a surprise call-up to the Brazil national team for the current international break.

That recognition has boosted the likelihood that Torino will activate their option to sign him permanently in the summer. If the deal goes through, it would provide Leeds with a welcome financial injection as they look to strengthen their squad under manager Daniel Farke.