It looks like the news about Leeds signing Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri for £54.6 million and arranging a private flight is not accurate.
Here’s what the most reliable reports say as of late July 2025:
✅ What actually happened
✅ The deal and fee
- Leeds have reached an agreement with Olympique Lyonnais for the transfer of the 27‑year‑old Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri, with reports citing a transfer fee of around [ £54.6 m],
✈️ Private flight
- A private flight was indeed arranged: Perri was seen flying from Lyon to join Leeds’ training camp in Germany ahead of their pre-season matches, confirming the transfer is well underway.
🏥 Medical
- According to The Athletic, a medical is booked in Germany in the coming days as part of completing the formalities.
🚑 Injury update
- Perri did pick up a minor muscle injury and will miss Lyon’s next two pre‑season friendlies—but this hasn’t impacted the deal negotiations, and Leeds appear undeterred.
🧾 So in summary:
| Claim | Reality |
|---|---|
| £54.6 million transfer fee | Fee agreed appears to be around £13–14 million, not £54.6 m |
| Private flight arranged | ✔️ Yes, confirmed flying him to training camp |
| Deal done / final | Agreement in principle, medical pending in Germany |
🧤 About Lucas Perri
- Brazilian international, born 10 December 1997, currently aged 27, stands at 1.97 m tall, and signed for Lyon in January 2024 from Botafogo for about €3.25 million with a 50% sell-on clause in place.
- He impressed during the 2024–25 Ligue 1 season, making 33 league appearances, recording 10 clean sheets, and tallying the most saves of any goalkeeper in Ligue 1 that season (80 saves).
- His form has earned him praise and call-up to Brazil’s national squad, although he has not yet made a senior appearance.
✅ Final Takeaway
Leeds are signing Lucas Perri from Lyon for around £13–14 million, with a private jet transporting him to join their training camp in Germany and a medical imminent. The figures in your headline appear to be inflated or misreported by about four times.
Let me know if you’d like details about Meslier’s likely departure, comparisons with Petrovic (Chelsea/Lyon backup option), or what this means for Leeds’ goalkeeping options.
