A new goalkeeper was high on the transfer wishlist for Leeds United, and now 6ft 5in Lucas Perri has been brought in from Lyon as as their seventh summer signing. Frenchman Illan Meslier has been Leeds' first-choice keeper for the past five seasons, but his tenure in goal has been marked by a string of high-profile errors.

Leeds United have completed the signing of goalkeeper Lucas Perri from Lyon. The two clubs agreed a fee of £13.9million ($18.7m) plus £1.7m in add-ons for the Brazilian. The Athletic reported on Thursday that Leeds were closing in on signing the 6ft 5in goalkeeper, and that he was set to fly to the squad’s Germany training camp from Lyon.

On Saturday, United confirmed the addition of goalkeeper Lucas Perri - on a permanent deal from Lyon. The long-awaited move for a shot-stopper has seen Leeds step up their preparations for their return to the Premier League.