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Report: Crystal Palace battling Serie A duo to sign Lucas Perri

Roy Hodgson, Manager of Crystal Palace looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park on October 14, ...
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Sao Paulo goalkeeper Lucas Perri is reportedly a target for Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Premier League Crystal Palace.

Brazilian Football League Serie A

Crystal Palace could be about to bring another goalkeeper to Selhurst Park.

Roy Hodgson can already call upon Spaniard Vicente Guaita and Welsh number one Wayne Hennessey, but reports in Italy are linking Lucas Perri with a switch to Selhurst Park in the January transfer window.

According to Tuttomeractoweb, Crystal Palace are looking to seal the deal for the 21-year-old Sao Paulo shot-stopper.

It is understood that the Eagles are leading the chase having made an offer for Perri, though there is also interest from clubs in Serie A.

Fiorentina have reportedly offered around £2 million while Sampdoria are also keen too with Emil Audero (below), who is only on loan from Juventus, expected to bid farewell later in the year.

ALLIANZ STADIUM, TORINO, ITALY - 2018

As it stands, 6ft 4ins Perri has a contract at Sao Paulo until 2022 and he has earned five caps for Brazil’s Under 20 side so far.

It remains to be seen where Perri wants to continue his career though he would likely be third choice should he move to Crystal Palace rather than Fiorentina or Sampdoria before the end of the month.

Manager Roy Hodgson of Crystal Palace celebrates after Wilfred Zaha of Crystal Palace scores to make it 0-2 during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at...