The Whites are reported to have outgunned Marseille for Paixao - and former Whites hero Raphinha is being cited as having influenced his compatriot's decision

Perri continued: “I watched the Premier League since I was really young and to see all the goalkeepers that have been in the Premier League, that have been successful in the Premier League, they were incredible goalkeepers. “I think it is a great challenge for me, a great opportunity, and I am really happy and focused to be my best version here.

If a recent report from The Daily Mail is believed to be true, Leeds United have struck a deal with Lyon for Lucas Perri. The French side have agreed a £15.6m for their Brazilian keeper, who is now set to undergo his medical in the Whites’ pre-season training camp in Germany and could feature on Saturday in a behind-closed-doors friendly fixture.