Reports: Leeds United close to signing Milan forward in €20m deal – the details

Leeds United are serious about signing Noah Okafor and they have reached an agreement over personal terms, reports claim.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below), Leeds have verbally agreed a contract with Okafor and now the ball is in Milan’s court. The management will have to evaluate the Premier League side’s offer and decide whether or not to accept it.

In recent weeks, thanks to his excellent pre-season performances, it seemed increasingly likely that the former Red Bull Salzburg man would remain with the Rossoneri. However, the offer from Leeds could alter this.

With Rafael Leao’s injury yesterday in the Coppa Italia win over Bari – the severity of which will likely become clearer today – Milan may wish to wait before sanctioning the exit. As mentioned, though, a lot depends on what the Yorkshire side put forward in terms of a bid.

Fabrizio Romano reports: “Leeds United are close to signing Noah Okafor from AC Milan! Understand proposal worth over €20m has been submitted today, contract until June 2029 plus option until 2030. Final green light up to Okafor then deal can be done, with LUFC coach Daniel Farke pushing a lot.”

Meanwhile, Sacha Tavolieri of Sky Switzerland writes: “Leeds United contacted Milan for Noah Okafor, a player frequently scouted this season. LUFC aware of his fitness concerns + consider the fact that he has missed several medicals to be a potential issue. The medical staff will have the final say & will need to make a decision.”