Leeds United have reportedly agreed an £18 million transfer for AC Milan and Switzerland striker Noah Okafor. The Premier League new boys are moving fast to assemble a fearsome attack under Daniel Farke, having already signed Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha.
- Leeds clinch £18m deal for Okafor
- Calvert-Lewin and Nmecha already signed
- Farke building new strike force
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Okafor spent the latter half of last season on loan at Napoli, where he helped the club secure their Serie A crown. While his role was limited, featuring just four times for the Italian giants, his pedigree was never in question. Now, according to Leeds have agreed a deal with Milan for a permanent transfer for Okafor after having already finalised personal terms with the player.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Okafor had also attracted interest from Bologna, who were deep in negotiations with Milan earlier this summer. But the Serie A side couldn’t meet the financial demands, opening the door for Leeds to swoop in and secure the deal.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Leeds have already snapped up Calvert-Lewin, who walked away from Everton as free agent in June, and ex-Manchester City striker Nmecha, also secured without a fee following his Wolfsburg exit. With Okafor’s versatility to play across the front line, Calvert-Lewin’s proven Premier League record, and Nmecha’s hunger to rebuild his career in England, Leeds suddenly look transformed.
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WHAT NEXT?
It remains to be seen if Okafor can slot into the Leeds squad in time for a blockbuster clash at Arsenal on August 23. If not, his debut could come a week later at home against Newcastle.
