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Leeds United are set to sanction Lucas Perri’s exit, as he heads to Torino on loan with a £12million option to buy. United’s summer business ought to ramp up in the final weeks of the transfer window. After three very strong additions, there is concern over depth in various areas. One of those positions is a goalkeeper. James Trafford looks every bit a £40million ‘keeper on initial evidence, but there’s no cover. Lucas Perri heads to Torino as Leeds United agree loan with £12million buy option Trafford’s arrival meant it was always likely that Lucas Perri would then leave the club. The Brazilian has been courted largely by Serie A club Torino, with Marseille also flirting with the idea. Now, the Italians have won the race with Perri expected in Turin imminently. It’s reported by Fabrizio Romano that Leeds are agreeing to a loan for Perri that includes an option to buy for €14million (£12million). With that, it’s frustrating that Leeds aren’t able to shift him permanently in a window where even under-performing players are getting eye-watering moves away. Leeds United now set to target No2 goalkeeper after Lucas Perri exit Perri leaving means Leeds only have two senior goalkeepers on the books going into the season: Trafford and Alex Cairns. The latter is of course the staple ‘third choice’ option to have in the dressing room. So, it’s no shock that Sky Sports’ Zinny Boswell reports of Leeds entering the market for reliable backup to Trafford. “The Italian club have been waiting for Perri’s minor injury to resolve before proceeding with the deal,” Boswell writes. “Leeds are planning to bring in another ‘keeper to play back-up to James Trafford next season.” Leeds have a fine balancing act now. The dilemma, albeit a good one with Trafford in goal, is that any backup we sign knows full well they aren’t getting many minutes at all next season. We have such a nailed-on No1 ‘keeper that our backup has to be happy being just that. It therefore narrows down your options becuase we have to sign someone who is good enough, should we need to call on them. An experienced Premier League deputy, perhaps? Jason Steele and Sam Johnstone strike me as the obvious archetype.