Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri has reportedly attracted the attention of several European clubs including Newcastle United and Roma.
The 27-year-old joined Lyon last summer from Brazilian giants Botafogo for just €3.25m and he established himself as an important first-team figure under head coach Paulo Fonseca in the 2024-25 season.
Perri kept 10 clean sheets in 33 Ligue 1 appearances to help Lyon secure a sixth-placed finish, while he also featured in 11 of the club's 12 Europa League fixtures, with their campaign ending at the quarter-final stage.
The Brazil Under-23 international still has three years remaining on his contract with the French outfit, but speculation over a potential exit this summer has intensified.
According to Trivela, Lyon have recently received two offers for Perri, one from a Premier League club and another from a team in Serie A.
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Perri wanted by several European clubs amid Lyon's financial complications
The report adds that Perri has also been the target of inquiries from more European clubs, with both Newcastle and Roma among those believed to be interested in his services.
With the threat of relegation to Ligue 2 hanging over them, Lyon are required to balance their books quickly and are therefore expected to sell some first-team players this summer.
Despite their well-documented financial problems, Lyon owner John Textor - who also owns Perri's former club Botafogo - is said to be 'playing hardball' to release Perri.
As things stand, the initial offers received for Perri have 'not yet progressed', with Lyon holding out for a fee in the region of €30m (£25.3m).
Botafogo would hugely benefit from the potential sale of Perri, as they are said to have kept 50% of the surplus value after selling the goalkeeper to Lyon. If he is sold on this summer for €30m, then the Brazilian club would be entitled to €13.3m.
However, it is claimed that this amount could be available to the other clubs that Texter owns as his Eagles Football Holdings company work on a 'single cash' system that handle the finances of all clubs jointly.
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"The best goalkeeper in the world is Lucas Perri", says Fonseca
Lyon boss Fonseca would ideally like to keep hold of his number one goalkeeper, who he described as the 'best in the world' earlier this season.
"Right now, the best goalkeeper in the world is Lucas Perri," Fonseca told reporters. "Defensively, he is very good. Offensively, he has improved a lot, especially in his build-up play with his feet.
"For our style of play, we need a goalkeeper who can participate offensively, and he understood that. We worked together on what needed to be improved, and he has shown that improvement. In addition, he is a balanced player and understands the importance of his role in the team."
Newcastle are believed to be in the market for a new shot-stopper this summer and Perri is one of the latest names they have been linked with, along with long-term target James Trafford of Burnley as well as Espanyol's Joan Garcia who has reportedly agreed to join Barcelona.
Roma, who are set to confirm the appointment of Gian Piero Gasperini as their new head coach, are also on the lookout for a new shot-stopper to provide competition for Mile Svilar and Pierluigi Gollini.
Oliver Thomas
