Leeds United’s goalkeeping situation is spiraling into genuine chaos, with reports suggesting Lucas Perri has now agreed personal terms with Torino, setting the stage for a second senior goalkeeper to walk out of Elland Road in the space of a single transfer window.
A Window Defined by Exits So Far
It’s been a summer dominated far more by departures than arrivals for Leeds. Harry Wilson remains the club’s only confirmed signing since the window opened — a player Daniel Farke will certainly welcome, given his 11 goals and eight assists last season represent exactly the kind of end product Leeds’ attack badly lacked. But beyond that single addition, the story of Leeds’ summer so far has been about who’s leaving, not who’s arriving.
It Started With Struijk
The exits began with Pascal Struijk, who made clear he was open to a move once he refused to sign a new contract. Leeds made the pragmatic decision to cash in, with the resulting transfer fee helping the club balance the books ahead of the end-of-June PSR deadline.
Then Darlow Made His Shock Exit
Next came a genuine surprise: Karl Darlow turned down the chance to stay and instead completed a free transfer to Manchester United. Given how well Darlow had performed toward the end of last season, most supporters expected him to remain at Elland Road for at least another year. His departure alone left Leeds with an urgent need to strengthen their goalkeeping ranks — and now, the situation has escalated even further.
Perri Set to Follow Him Out the Door
According to a report from La Stampa via Toro News, Lucas Perri has now agreed personal terms with Torino, who have been actively pursuing the Brazilian in recent weeks after missing out on their original target, Paraguay international Orlando Gill. Indications suggest Torino will look to structure the move as a loan deal for the 28-year-old.
Why Perri Wants a Fresh Start
The report suggests Perri’s desire to leave stems from growing frustration with his situation in West Yorkshire. Having been benched toward the back end of last season, with Darlow taking over as first choice, Perri is said to be seeking what’s being described as a genuine change of scenery after a difficult few months on the sidelines.
Leeds Won’t Let Him Go Without a Replacement Lined Up
Crucially, Leeds aren’t standing in Perri’s way — but the club has made clear they’ll need to secure a suitable replacement before signing off on his exit. With their goalkeeping options already stretched thin following Darlow’s departure, sanctioning Perri’s move without a new arrival in place simply isn’t a realistic option.
A Genuinely Tricky Situation
Between Darlow’s shock exit and now Perri’s push to leave, Leeds’ goalkeeping department has quickly become one of the most pressing issues of their entire summer rebuild. What looked like a settled position just weeks ago has turned into a genuine headache, and Farke’s recruitment team will need to move quickly to avoid heading into the new season short on options between the posts.
Leeds fans, how concerned are you about this goalkeeping situation? Who should the club be targeting to fill the void? Let us know your thoughts below.
