Dmytro Riznyk: 96% Leeds target shows he’s the perfect replacement for exit-bound Lucas Perri
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Credit: Imago Fri 8 May 2026 16:00, UK Dmytro Riznyk is reportedly at the top of Leeds United’s list for a new goalkeeper this summer as they look to replace Lucas Perri.The Ukrainian featured for Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday as they were beaten 2-1 by Crystal Palace and knocked out of the Conference League at the semi-final stage. Riznyk will have one year remaining on his contract this summer and has been identified as a strong replacement for Perri.
The Whites signed the Brazilian last summer but are already open to selling him in the coming weeks, after a dismal season that has now seen Karl Darlow reclaim the number one shirt.Leeds transfer chiefs would have been paying close attention as Riznyk featured at Selhurst Park on Thursday. 🔄 Leeds United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Elland Road boardroom. VISIT THE LEEDS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Dmytro Riznyk demonstrates ability vs Crystal PalaceLeeds reportedly bid £8.6million for Riznyk last week, as they attempt to jump the queue for the Ukrainian goalkeeper.
Ismaila Sarr puts Crystal Palace 2-1 up on the night and 5-2 ahead on aggregate ⚽📺 Watch live on TNT Sports and HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/GMW5CREGBn— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 7, 2026 View Tweet But there were positives for the Shakhtar man, who made four saves, prevented 0.59 goals and completed 96 per cent of his passes.Lucas Perri isolation continuesThere had been huge excitement around Perri when Leeds signed him last summer, but that faded quickly when the goalkeeper conceded five in just second game. Conceding four to Newcastle in January was the final straw for Daniel Farke, with Perri’s only appearances since coming in the FA Cup.With Darlow in place and another goalkeeper incoming this summer, it appears clear that the 28-year-old will leave Elland Road this summer.