Noah Okafor to act as undercover agent as Leeds United ready Ruben Vargas transfer
Noah Okafor could be making himself useful in more ways than one for Leeds United.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin stole the headlines for Leeds in their 1-1 draw against Brentford on Sunday, but Okafor was also praised for his performance.
The winger has shown promise since arriving in LS11 from AC Milan and has been one of the best signings made by the 49ers this summer.
However, Leeds want to improve their squad in January, with Sevilla’s Ruben Vargas emerging as a top target for the Whites.
Okafor knows Vargas well from their playing time for the Swiss national team, and Daniel Farke should be asking his forward to help in any way he can.
Leeds ready to pay £7.8m deal for Ruben Vargas, negotiations expected to accelerate
Leeds want to stay in the Premier League, and to do so, they will need to have a successful January transfer window.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, after attracting interest from Leeds and other Premier League suitors, Sevilla have placed a £7.8m asking price on Vargas.
Leeds are said to see the price as a clear opportunity in the market, which they want to capitalise on.
Internals at the Spanish side expect that negotiations will “accelerate” in the coming weeks as Leeds will have to battle with Newcastle and Sunderland for the attacker’s signature.
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Signing Vargas would be a statement of intent from the Whites. The 27-year-old has been performing for both club and country, and it’s no surprise that he is attracting Premier League interest.
Okafor could gain even more brownie points from Leeds supporters if he makes a phone call to Vargas.
However, considering Leeds’ financial struggles, they will have to sell up in January too.
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Joel Piroe’s obvious casualty in January
It’s been said before, but Joel Piroe needs to be sold in January if Leeds are to make the required signings to stay in the top flight.
The Dutchman is a good player, but he’s not quite ready for Premier League football. He suits a league that isn’t as fast-paced and intense, and could very well head back to the Netherlands.
Piroe has attracted interest from his homeland this year, and given Leeds’ interest in Vargas, partnered with the financial struggles, the former’s sale now seems appropriate.
January is going to be an obstacle for the Peacocks, and cheap deals for players of Vargas’ quality don’t come around this often.
Paraag Marathe needs to pull it off, and Agent Okafor could certainly help.
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