Leeds Close in on Noah Okafor as Personal Terms Agreed with Milan Star

Leeds United are on the verge of completing a €20 million (£17m) deal for AC Milan forward Noah Okafor, with the Swiss international having already agreed to personal terms on a contract until 2029 (with an option until 2030). The 25-year-old, who can play across the frontline as a winger or central striker, has been a long-term target for Leeds, with negotiations accelerating after the club submitted an improved bid this week, Milan, who initially rejected a €15m loan-to-buy offer from Bologna earlier this summer, are now considering Leeds’ proposal, though the final green light hinges on the player’s approval, Okafor’s versatility and experience in top European leagues including a Serie A title with Napoli last season make him a key addition for Daniel Farke’s squad as they prepare for their Premier League return.

The deal, described as electric by analysts, would provide Leeds with much-needed depth alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha, especially given the latter’s injury history. Okafor, who scored back-to-back braces in Milan’s pre-season but struggled for minutes under Massimiliano Allegri, is eager for regular playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while Leeds missed out on targets like Igor Paixão and Ben Doak, Okafor’s pressing ability and technical quality align perfectly with Farke’s high-intensity style. An official announcement could come imminently, though Okafor will miss Leeds’ opener against Everton due to pending paperwork.

Sources: Fabrizio Romano, The Athletic, GiveMeSport.