Leeds United are currently in the United States for their pre-season tour, where they are stepping up preparations for the new campaign. Their first outing ended in a 3-2 defeat to Wrexham on Saturday.
Daniel Farke’s squad returned to Thorp Arch last week for fitness tests before travelling to the US for a series of friendlies.
Four players did not make the trip: Max Wober, Largie Ramazani, Jack Harrison and Joe Gelhardt. All four spent last season out on loan and were expected to move on permanently this summer.
Wober has already completed his exit, joining Schalke on a free transfer, while Harrison has sealed a permanent switch to MLS outfit New England Revolution.
Ramazani’s future remains unresolved, with Valencia still biding their time after his loan spell last season. Meanwhile, there has been little movement regarding Gelhardt since Hull City’s interest cooled.
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Leeds United exit getting finalised as clubs reach agreement
The Yorkshire giants are closing on a deal to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, who has approved a move to Elland Road this summer.
Leeds have reached a broad agreement over personal terms with Trafford’s representatives, and the goalkeeper is now pushing for a move to the Whites.
Trafford’s impending arrival is also set to trigger a major departure from Leeds this summer.
Lucas Perri wants to leave and has reached agreement on personal terms over a four-year contract to move to Torino in the ongoing transfer window.
According to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, the Serie A club also have an agreement in place with Leeds to sign the goalkeeper this summer.
Leeds have approved a loan move for Perri with an option to buy Perri before the end of the transfer window.
Once Trafford completes the transfer to Leeds, the club will sanction the Brazilian’s departure to Torino.
According to journalist Orazio Accomando, Perri has been scheduled to undergo a medical with the Italian club on Tuesday.
Torino, sirene dalla Grecia per Paleari. Uscita molto probabile al momento dell’arrivo di Perri. Per il portiere visite mediche rimandate a inizio settimana. Ad oggi: lunedi Comert, martedi Perri.@sportmediaset
— Orazio Accomando (@OAccomando91) July 25, 2026
Leeds will need to sign one more goalkeeper if Lucas Perri has to leave
Trafford’s arrival would be a major boost for Leeds, giving the club a goalkeeper they can expect to build their team around for years to come as the undisputed first choice at Elland Road.
However, if Perri has to leave, Leeds need to go out and bring in one more goalkeeper before the end of the summer transfer window.
Karl Darlow’s departure from Leeds meant the club needed to bring in two goalkeepers, given Perri’s willingness to move on from Elland Road.
Leeds need to bring in a new number 2 once Trafford arrives, as Alex Cairns is nothing more than a third-choice goalkeeper at the club.
