Leeds United Loanee Rejects Rio Giants: Should Leeds Cash In On Him?

Leeds United Loanee Rejects Rio Giants: Should Leeds Cash In On Him? Lucas Perri’s agent has ruled out a move to Vasco da Gama, according to Sport Witness , although a return to Rio de Janeiro in 2027 remains possible. Brazilian journalist Gabriel Frigini revealed that Vasco enquired about the 28-year-old Leeds United goalkeeper, who is on loan at Torino, only for his representative to state that Perri would not play for them. Vasco aren’t the only Rio club shopping for a goalkeeper. Flamengo, Fluminense and Perri’s former side Botafogo all need one next season, so the door to Brazil is still open. Perri remains a Leeds player, and Torino hold an option to make the deal permanent, reported to be worth around £12m. Leeds know his strengths and flaws better than anyone. Being 6ft 6in, he commands his box and is comfortable with the ball at his feet, which is why Daniel Farke paid Lyon £15.6m last summer. The problems arrived quickly. He conceded 29 goals in 16 Premier League appearances, kept just three clean sheets and lost his place to Karl Darlow in January. Torino have seen a similar pattern. He arrived after a three-week injury lay-off, drew criticism for errors in possession in the 1-1 draw at Bologna, and talk of replacing him with Diego Mascardi started within weeks. Leeds had already moved on. They signed James Trafford in a club-record deal, added Michael Zetterer as back-up and sent Perri out. He is one of four Brazilians to make senior appearances for the club. Should Leeds United push for a permanent Perri exit? LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Lucas Perri of Leeds United saves a penalty from Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United in the penalty shoot out during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between West Ham United and Leeds United on April 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Yes, and Vasco’s rejection doesn’t hurt that plan. Perri’s contract runs to 2029, and a long-term wage for a goalkeeper behind Trafford and Zetterer is hard to justify while Farke’s side have drawn more than half their league games and need outfield quality. Torino’s option is the cleanest route, but their doubts make it far from certain, particularly if Mascardi takes over. That’s where the Rio interest matters. Three Brazilian suitors give Leeds a second buyer and leverage over the price, so they shouldn’t accept another loan that leaves the contract on their books. His physique and passing are genuine assets, yet the errors that cost him his place at Elland Road have followed him to Italy. A permanent sale at the reported £12m would turn Leeds’ most expensive goalkeeping misjudgement into a loss of under £4m.