Leeds United appear to be edging closer to completing the signing of Noah Okafor from AC Milan on the verge of the new Premier League season.
Having failed in their pursuit of winger Igor Paixao, Leeds have been scouring Europe for a new winger to strengthen the attacking options available to Daniel Farke.
AC Milan winger Noah Okafor has emerged as a leading target in recent days, as the Whites look to fill the void left by former loanee Manor Solomon.
Now, Leeds appear to be closing in on a deal to sign Okafor as they prepare for their Premier League return against Everton, with a journalist reporting that the deal is now “accelerating”.
Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesLeeds United ‘reach an agreement’ with Noah Okafor
Having added Dominic Calvert-Lewin to their squad ahead of the Everton game, Leeds now appear to be closing in on Okafor as their next signing.
According to a post on the social media site X (formerly Twitter) by Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Luca Bianchin, Leeds and Okafor have now “reached an agreement” on personal terms.
The post states: “Leeds have reached an agreement on the contract with Noah Okafor. Negotiations are accelerating.
“Leeds aim to finalise a permanent deal, Milan have not yet said yes and are considering.”
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With Milan expected to demand a permanent sale, for a fee in the region of 15 million euros, Leeds could soon complete their swoop for the Swiss international.
Il Leeds ha trovato un accordo sul contratto con Noah Okafor. Trattativa in accelerazione.
Il Leeds punta a chiudere a titolo definitivo, il Milan non ha ancora detto sì e riflette. pic.twitter.com/AeEV6Vgwxu
— luca bianchin (@lucabianchin7) August 17, 2025
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Okafor relegated to the bench for AC Milan
As news of Okafor’s potential move to Leeds gathers pace, AC Milan have made a big selection call as they face Bari in the Coppa Italia.
Okafor featured throughout Milan’s pre-season campaign, including in the friendly against Leeds, but will not start the game against Bari.
Instead, Okafor will watch from the bench for the game at the San Siro, as he edges closer to the exit at the club.
No doubt Leeds fans will be delighted with this development, as it appears to add weight to the reports that he could be on his way out of Milan.