Leeds United know they need to become better sellers to raise more funds for new players in the upcoming transfer windows.
The Whites sold several players last summer. However, they had to accept a few loan offers with buy options because clubs weren’t prepared to commit funds to sign players with no future at Elland Road.
Leeds hope that West Ham get promoted, which would trigger the obligation to buy in Joel Piroe’s loan agreement, and he could join the Hammers on a permanent deal next year.
However, there are also worries that a couple of their loanees may return to Elland Road next season, partly because of their performances and financial reasons.
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A £12m Leeds deal appears to be on track
Lucas Perri made a terrible start to his loan at Torino this season, and his mistakes cost the Serie A club points in the opening weeks.
He went through a separate training regime during the international break to get up to speed, and he has been gradually getting back to form.
His performance in the 3-0 win over Parma earned praise, and Torino defender Coco said the players and the goalkeeper are finally adapting to each other.
“My rapport with Perri is developing well. He’s a fantastic goalkeeper and a great guy”, Coco told reporters ahead of Torino’s 3-2 win over Monza on Saturday.
“Perri arrived right at the end of the transfer window, so we’ve had to adjust to each other- he to us, and us to him. Now, however, we understand one another better.
“The other day, he played an outstanding match and provided us with support during crucial moments.”
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The Whites need Torino to buy Perri
Leeds United will hope Torino make Lucas Perri’s loan move permanent, because another summer spent searching for a club willing to take the goalkeeper off their hands is the last thing they need.
Perri has no obvious route back into the picture at Elland Road. James Trafford is the undisputed number one, and Leeds have decided who they want between the posts. There is little point in bringing the Brazilian back into the squad next year when his chances of displacing Trafford look remote.
That leaves Torino as Leeds’ best hope of drawing a line under the situation. If the Italian club are satisfied with Perri’s performances and activate their £12m option, Leeds can move on without negotiating another loan or scrambling for a buyer.
Otherwise, they risk ending up in the same position next summer: a goalkeeper under contract, no meaningful role for him, and another transfer headache to resolve.
