Leeds United's transfer talks with Torino are stalling, causing anxiety in Turin as the Italian club awaits a deal for Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri. The Whites are still to sign James Trafford, which is a prerequisite for the transfer to go through. Torino sporting director Gianluca Petrachi is eager to close the deal, but the delay is causing concerns in Italy. The Italian club is hoping to get the deal done this week, but it's looking increasingly unlikely.

What happened? Torino have been confident about signing Lucas Perri, but the delay is causing fears in Italy. The two clubs have had an agreement over a transfer for many weeks, with Torino ready to offer Perri the first-choice role next season.

Why it matters for Leeds United The delay is causing anxiety in Turin, but it's also a sign that the transfer market is unpredictable. Leeds United's decision to sign James Trafford will have a significant impact on the transfer market, and it's not clear when the deal will be completed.

What comes next? The Italian club is hoping to get the deal done this week, but it's looking increasingly unlikely. Petrachi is eager to close the deal, but the delay is causing concerns in Italy. The Italian club is ready to offer Perri the first-choice role next season, but the delay is causing fears in Turin.

Fears growing in Turin Today's TuttoSport note that there are 'risks around the corner' in the deal with Leeds United. Petrachi is hoping the domino effect accelerates or Torino will have to wait for another week.

Our take: Patience needed For now, there are no red flags around the deal. Alex Cairns is Leeds United's temporary goalkeeper, which shows that Perri remains out of Farke's project and he should leave. Torino likely need to calm down somewhat. That said, a transfer is never done until it actually is so, and the Italian club are well aware of that. As of today, Leeds United are 14th in the Premier League, with 47 points from 38 games, and a goal difference of -7. They have scored 49 goals and conceded 56 this season, and are 38 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race.