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.

There has been reports over the futures of both Patrick Bamford and Mateo Joseph with the both players linked with exits this summer. Joseph has been left out of the travelling squad for pre-season, after expressing his desire to leave the club. TEAMTalk report that the Whites would prefer his exit to come as a straight loan instead of a sale.