Leeds United are reportedly interested in AC Milan attacker Noah Okafor.
There has been a lull on the transfer activity front at Elland Road of late, although it appears the Whites could soon be back announcing deals.
Okafor starred for Milan in their friendly draw with Leeds at the weekend, causing Isaac Schmidt plenty of problems in Dublin.
Noah Okafor caught the eye for AC Milan in their recent friendly clash with Leeds United.placeholder image
Noah Okafor caught the eye for AC Milan in their recent friendly clash with Leeds United. | Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Leeds United eye Noah Okafor
According to The Athletic, Leeds are interested in making a move for the Switzerland international.
There is not believed to have been an official approach, or even any talks between the clubs, but Leeds are thought to be looking at him.
He ended last season on loan at Napoli, although was afforded just a handful of appearances by the Serie A champions.
Noah Okafor’s career path
Okafor started his career at Basel, but it was his exploits at Red Bull Salzburg that put him in the sights of Milan.
He scored 34 goals in 110 appearances for the Austrian club, securing a move to the San Siro in 2023.
The forward, who can also operate out wide, has since scored seven goals in 53 appearances for the Italian giants.
Noah Okafor is back at AC Milan after a loan spell at Napoli/placeholder image
Noah Okafor is back at AC Milan after a loan spell at Napoli/ | Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images
Leeds United revamping their attack
Patrick Bamford’s exclusion from the picture and Mateo Joseph’s loan move to Mallorca have strengthened the need for reinforcement in the final third.
Leeds showed strong interest in signing Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham, but appear to have moved on following difficulty in the pursuit.
Calvert-Lewin is widely expected to complete a free transfer move to Elland Road and join Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe in the forward department.
Okafor would provide further depth and could also operate out wide, where Leeds currently have Daniel James, Wilfried Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Jack Harrison as options.