Marseille targets Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri amid Torino interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Olympique de Marseille is attempting to disrupt the transfer of Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri to Torino. Perri was expected to undergo a medical with Torino but has paused that decision as Marseille has recently shown interest. Despite this development, Torino remains optimistic about finalizing the loan deal, which includes a mandatory €12 million buy-out clause. Perri, who has struggled at Leeds with four clean sheets and 33 goals conceded in 20 matches, moved to England from Olympique Lyonnais last summer.
- •Marseille seeks to intervene in Perri's Torino transfer.
- •Perri is considering his options after Marseille's approach.
- •Torino is confident in finalizing the deal soon.
- •Perri has had a difficult tenure at Leeds since joining.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Marseille seek to scupper Leeds United’s Lucas Perri’s transfer to Torino
"Olympique de Marseille are reportedly looking to scupper the transfer of Leeds United’s Lucas Perri (28) to Torino, according to La Stampa.Expected to undergo his medical with the Italian club on Th...
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