Leeds close to signing AC Milan winger Noah Okafor | OneFootball

Leeds United are closing in on a deal to sign Noah Okafor (Fabrizio Romano). An agreement is almost done to take the Swiss striker to Elland Road.

Leeds still have final details to sort with AC Milan in the next 12-24 hours, but the transfer guru believes a deal will go through if all goes to plan.

The West Yorkshire outfit is looking for attacking reinforcement.

Manager Daniel Farke is keen to bolster his options ahead of a long and gruelling campaign, where he will need all hands on deck.

The Whites need a top-calibre option to call upon if Wilfried Gnonto suffers an injury, fatigues, or loses form.

Leeds turned to Okafor, who started last season at AC Milan but ended up winning the Scudetto with Napoli after joining on loan, even though he only made four appearances.

Okafor’s time in Milan has been underwhelming. He managed only seven goals and five assists in 54 appearances for the Rossoneri.

However, he has proven to be a potent weapon off the bench.

His 5.71 progressive carries and 3.42 successful take-ons per 90 are also remarkable numbers. He can help Leeds avoid relegation this term.

Ceteris paribus, Leeds will add Okafor to their attacking arsenal, which includes summer signings Lukas Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Leeds took a big step towards their goal of survival with a 1-0 opening day victory over Everton at Elland Road.

The home side dominated for long spells and carved out the better chances, but it still took a late penalty to secure victory on their Premier League return.

Farke admitted his nerves when debutant Nmecha stepped up, but the substitute held his composure to convert the decisive spot-kick in the 84th minute.

The penalty came controversially, awarded against James Tarkowski after Anton Stach’s shot struck the defender’s arm.

Tarkowski’s arms appeared to be tucked by his side, but the referee judged he had leaned into the ball.

Everton are furious, and Leeds are grateful for the decision that delivered their first three points of the season.