Torino are trying to accelerate a busy week of business, with defender Eray Comert arriving in the city to complete medical tests, talks advancing for Kian Fitz-Jim from Ajax, and a separate move for goalkeeper Lucas Perri still dependent on Leeds United releasing the player, according to Football Italia.
The report underlines how Torino’s recruitment is progressing on multiple fronts at once: one deal at the medical stage, one described as “close”, and one effectively paused while the club waits for an administrative green light.
Comert in Turin for medical after Valencia exit
Football Italia reports that Comert landed at Caselle Airport in Turin on Monday afternoon and is set to undergo medical tests today and tomorrow ahead of completing his move.
The 28-year-old joins as a free agent after his contract at Valencia expired, and the outlet notes he is a Switzerland international with 23 senior caps.
For Torino, the attraction is obvious: a defender available without a transfer fee, arriving early enough in pre-season to be integrated quickly, and with international experience that can help stabilise a back line over a long Serie A campaign.
Fitz-Jim talks described as “close” as Torino target Ajax talent
Torino’s next priority, per Football Italia, is midfield, with the Granata said to be closing in on Ajax midfielder Fitz-Jim. While the report does not detail the structure of the proposed move, the wording suggests negotiations are advanced and the club hope to have multiple deals completed within the week.
Fitz-Jim has been used by Ajax across recent European campaigns, and Torino’s interest signals a clear attempt to add technical quality and progression from midfield. In a league where controlling the centre can dictate matches, a midfielder comfortable in possession can be a defining addition—particularly for a side looking to sharpen its build-up and chance creation.
Torino still waiting on Leeds to release Lucas Perri
In goal, Football Italia says Torino are waiting for Leeds United to release Lucas Perri before they can move forward. That phrasing indicates the transfer is less about negotiating a fee and more about timing and paperwork—often the final, frustrating stage of a deal that otherwise looks straightforward.
For Torino, the delay matters because goalkeepers need time to settle into defensive relationships—communication, set-piece organisation, and the rhythm of playing behind a new back four. The earlier a new No.1 arrives in pre-season, the quicker those automatisms can form.
Infographic-style transfer status
Eray Comert: In Turin; medical tests scheduled over two days (per Football Italia)
Kian Fitz-Jim: Torino “close” on deal with Ajax (per Football Italia)
Lucas Perri: Torino waiting for Leeds United to release player (per Football Italia)
What happens next
The immediate next step is Comert’s medical, which typically precedes the final signing and any club announcement. Torino will also look to turn the “close” wording around Fitz-Jim into an agreed deal and travel plans, while the Perri situation hinges on Leeds’ decision to formally release the goalkeeper.
With three separate processes moving at different speeds, Torino’s week is set to be defined by logistics as much as negotiation: medical scheduling, documentation, and the final approvals that turn advanced talks into confirmed signings.
Source: Football Italia