Boost for Leeds in Okafor pursuit as Milan eye Anderlecht’s Stroeykens as replacement | OneFootball

Milan are considering a move for Anderlecht attacking midfielder Mario Stroeykens, reports from Italy claim, if Noah Okafor leaves the club in a rumoured move to Leeds United this summer.

According to what has been reported by Footmercato and confirmed by CalcioMercato, the Rossoneri view the 20-year-old as having a similar profile to the Swiss forward; Stroeykens able to play on the left-wing and as a second-striker, in addition to attacking midfield.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – MAY 04: Mario Stroeykens #29 of RSC Anderlecht passes the ball in the second half of the Croky Cup Final between Club Brugge KV and RSC Anderlecht at King Baudouin Stadium on May 04, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

Anderlecht reportedly value the Belgian at around €10 million and Milan have added the player to their shortlist.

Stroeykens in to replace outgoing Okafor?

Noah Okafor is being heavily linked with a move to Premier League side Leeds, as the newly-promoted club look to defend their place in England’s top flight.

HONG KONG, CHINA – JULY 26: Noah Okafor of AC Milan (L) celebrates after scoring his goal with Rafael Leao of AC Milan (R) during the Liverpool FC v AC Milan Pre-Season Friendly match at Kai Tak Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Whilst reports earlier today indicated that the Rossoneri are first waiting on the condition of Rafael Leao before they commit to selling the Swiss international, identifying a suitable replacement could also accelerate proceedings.