Leeds United have signed goalkeeper Lucas Perri from Lyon in a deal worth £15.6million. The 27-year-old Brazilian is expected to become the new No 1 in place of Illan Meslier.

Leeds have made their seventh summer signing by bringing in Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri from Lyon for an initial €16m (£13.9m). The fee, which could rise by a further €2m in add-ons, takes Leeds’ summer spending to around £75m as they bolster their squad in a bid to stay in the Premier League.

Goalkeeper Lucas Perri said it was a "dream come true" to join Leeds United after becoming the club's seventh summer signing. The 27-year-old Brazilian has joined from French side Lyon in a deal worth a reported £15.6m and has agreed a four-year contract at Elland Road.