Leeds’ summer signing has 90 minutes to save Elland Road career as January exit mooted
Yet another of Leeds’ summer additions could already be heading for a swift exit.
Leeds will be looking to take advantage of the January transfer window, though a lot of their business may hinge on who they can offload.
Sebastian Bornauw has already been linked with an exit from Elland Road, having barely featured for the Whites since joining in the summer.
However, the Belgian defender may not be the only summer signing heading for an exit, with news from Italy suggesting that another could be on his way.
Noah Okafor has to shine vs Sunderland
Noah Okafor showed flashes of quality in his early days at Leeds, but since then, he has offered quite literally nothing.
While a lot of that is down to the change of system, Daniel Farke needs to see more from the Switzerland international, given the fact that he was one of the only attacking arrivals in the summer.
However, Milan Live have started to suggest that a return to Italy could be on the cards as early as January.
Given the lack of influence he has had in recent weeks, it’s hardly a scenario that is beyond the realms of possibility.
With that said, given Leeds’ PSR position heading into January, they would be remarkably foolish to sanction a loan for Okafor, but only marginally less foolish for sanctioning his sale.
However, Leeds face Sunderland in the final game of 2025, and if Okafor fails to impress, that could be the beginning of the end of his time here.
Leeds have a clear priority for January, and it’s not offloading Okafor
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s stunning form has certainly distracted many from the fact that this Leeds side still lacks goals.
None of Leeds‘ wingers have had any influence this season, while Joel Piroe and Lukas Nmecha clearly aren’t fancied much by Farke.
Between the two combined, they have played over 300 minutes less than Calvert-Lewin, showcasing the lack of faith Farke has in his other options.
Before any considerations are made in regard to the future of Okafor, the Whites need to at least try to bolster theoir attackling outlkets.
Only when that is achieved should the conversation be had.
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