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 United's preparations for their return to the Premier League are ramping up, with the club closing in on AC Milan's Noah Okafor.
Former Liverpool star Stewart Downing has revealed that Reds and England legend Steven Gerrard was very close to becoming Leeds United head coach last year. The ex-Three Lions winger claimed that Gerrard had been in talks with the Peacocks before they decided to stick it out with Daniel Farke. The Anfield favourite is currently out of a job after he left Al-Ettifaq earlier this year.
Leeds United are reportedly weighing up a late-window push for AC Milan forward Noah Okafor as they look to supercharge their attacking options. While no official offer has yet been tabled and direct negotiations between the clubs have not taken place, the 25-year-old Swiss international is firmly on the recruitment radar at Elland Road, as reported by The Athletic.
Leeds are keen on AC Milan forward Noah Okafor after Bologna had a €15 million offer for the forward rejected.
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Leeds have reached an agreement to sign a seasoned Premier League striker ahead of their return to the top flight.
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