Leeds United are set to open their Premier League campaign later tonight against Everton at Elland Road. However, the club are working hard behind the scenes to bolster their squad as Daniel Farke pushes for more reinforcements before the end of the window.
The Whites have signed eight new players, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who joined Leeds on a free transfer following the end of his contract at Everton at the end of last season. The 28-year-old turned down a lucrative contract offer from Fenerbahce before joining the Yorkshire giants.
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Leeds hope to sign one more striker, in addition to their plans to bring in a winger, an attacking midfielder, and another full-back before the September 1st transfer deadline.
The club’s recruitment team are assessing several options ahead of the end of the window, and the club are keen to ensure that they are careful before trying to trigger deals to sign more players.
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Leeds United are worried about the injury issues around Noah Okafor
Leeds United are considering several wingers ahead of the transfer window, and Noah Okafor is one of their top targets at this late stage of the summer.
The Whites have been in contact with AC Milan to discuss a deal for the winger, but the club are still not completely sold on signing him in the coming days.
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, there are deep concerns about the player’s fitness issues in recent years.
The Whites are well aware of the winger’s injury problems, and there are concerns about him not passing several medicals in the last season or so.
Leeds are still assessing the prospect of signing Okafor, and have not decided on whether to push for his signature before the end of the transfer window.
The recruitment team have asked the club’s medical team to make the final call on whether to sign the AC Milan winger before the September 1st transfer deadline.
Leeds can still sign Manor Solomon
Okafor has continued to remain on Leeds’ agenda, but it is clear that the club are worried about the possibility of the AC Milan winger breaking down.
Leeds have other targets on their table, including Tottenham winger Manor Solomon, who is expected to leave Spurs before the end of the season.
The Israeli winger would prefer to return to Leeds, where he had a fruitful loan spell last season, and the Whites are still interested in him this summer.
Tottenham want to offload him in the coming days, and are open to considering loan offers for him as well to ensure he is not at the club beyond the transfer deadline.
Solomon proved his fitness at Leeds last season and is hoping to return to Elland Road this summer.
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