​Leeds United’s aggressive summer transfer window has taken another dramatic twist. As manager Daniel Farke continues to overhaul his squad following a successful battle against relegation last term, a major changing of the guard is officially underway between the posts at Elland Road.

​Lucas Perri Set for Serie A Switch

​While the spotlight has been firmly fixed on Leeds chasing marquee arrivals, outgoing business is moving at a blistering pace. Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri is on the verge of bringing his 12-month spell in West Yorkshire to an abrupt end, with Italian club Torino zeroing in on his signature.

​Perri, who previously made his way to Elland Road following a stint with French outfit Lyon, has found himself at the center of intense transfer speculation. Serie A side Torino have made the 28-year-old their primary target for the summer window and are increasingly confident of pushing a deal across the finish line. According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, only minor final details remain before the paperwork is formally completed.

​While Torino initially explored an initial loan arrangement with an option to buy, Leeds have stood firm on their valuation, demanding a fee of around £8.5 million for the experienced shot-stopper. Perri is understood to be keen on the Italian switch, and his impending departure has immediately cleared the runway for Daniel Farke to secure his ultimate number-one target.

​James Trafford Inbound in Blockbuster Deal

​Perri’s exit directly paves the way for the arrival of Manchester City and England star James Trafford.

​Trafford’s path at the Etihad Stadium has proven difficult since the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma, prompting the talented youngster to seek regular first-team football elsewhere. The 23-year-old nearly completed a move to Newcastle United 12 months ago, and while the Magpies retained long-standing interest this summer, no formal bid materialized from Tyneside.

​Seizing the initiative, Leeds entered direct negotiations with Manchester City, and talks have advanced rapidly. Daniel Farke has long been an admirer of the former Burnley goalkeeper, viewing him as the cornerstone of his defensive project for the upcoming campaign. With personal terms all but settled, Trafford is eager to swap Manchester for Elland Road and step in as the club’s undisputed first-choice keeper.

​Farke’s Ambitious Summer Overhaul

​The impending goalkeeping shake-up highlights just how proactive the Leeds hierarchy is being in the market. Farke led the Whites to a respectable 15th-place finish last season—finishing nine points clear of the relegation zone thanks to an impressive run of late-season form—and the board is determined to ensure the team avoids another survival dogfight.

​The club has already made smart additions to the core group ahead of the new term, wrapping up a permanent deal for Bosnian centre-back Tarik Muharemovic alongside the shrewd acquisition of Wales international Harry Wilson on a free transfer following his departure from Fulham.

​With pre-season preparations in full swing, Leeds are wasting no time fine-tuning their squad. The Whites will kick off their demanding 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a tricky trip to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday, August 22, followed swiftly by fixtures against Brentford, Brighton, and Newcastle.

​If the club can officially cross the finish line on James Trafford’s arrival while smoothing out Lucas Perri’s lucrative exit to Italy, Farke will head into the opening weekend with a reinforced squad fully primed to make waves in the English top flight.