Leeds intensify talks to sign Noah Okafor from Milan for over €20m

Leeds United are pursuing a potential deal to sign Milan forward Noah Okafor, with negotiations intensifying in the closing stages of the transfer window. Talks have progressed in recent days and are currently focused on reach­ing a formal agreement that would see the 25-year-old Switzerland international move to Elland Road on a permanent basis, contingent on terms satisfactory to both clubs and the player. The asking price from Milan is understood to be in the region of just over 20 million euros, with the club seeking a return that reflects Okafor’s value and squad needs.

Okafor is a versatile attacker who can operate across the frontline, most often on the left but capable of playing centrally or on the right. His career has included a productive spell at RB Salzburg and Basel before joining Milan in 2023 for a reported fee in the mid-teens. He spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Napoli, where he was part of the squad that clinched the Serie A title, though he made limited appearances. He returned to Milan ahead of the current campaign and has begun preseason with promise, including contributing to wins in the club’s Asia-Australia tour. His international...