AC Milan demands emerge from Italy for Noah Okafor transfer to Leeds United
Leeds United are pushing to sign AC Milan forward Noah Okafor this summer.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin signed for the Whites over the weekend on a free transfer, but Leeds are continuing their hunt for attackers.
Leeds have sent a proposal to AC Milan for Okafor worth over £17.2million, while the Swiss international has a contract offer on the table for four years, with an option of a further year.
Daniel Farke is pushing for the signing after claiming he can’t survive in the Premier League without new additions, but Milan have let their demands be known to the Yorkshire side.
Milan want more money from Leeds from Okafor
Leeds are hoping that their offer is sufficient for the forward, as they look to continue strengthening their side ahead of their Premier League return.
Orazio Accomando has reported that Milan are holding out for £17.2m, whilst the Whites are hoping a fee of £14.6m will be enough to get the deal over the line.
The final details over the fee are being discussed as both sides wish to come to a quick agreement.
The decision still remains with Okafor, with “hot hours” approaching to close a deal.
Leeds and Milan remain in constant contact to get deal done
All parties involved are in constant contact to get the deal done, Matteo Moretto states, as Leeds need to get players in ahead of a tough run of fixtures.
After Monday Night Football against Everton at Elland Road, Daniel Farke’s side travel to Arsenal before another home game against Newcastle United.
Joel Piroe is likely to start for Leeds against the Toffees, but they will need an attacker of Okafor’s quality through the door if they are to have any chance in their upcoming fixtures.
The deal is expected to get done, but it needs to be done quickly to allow the Yorkshire sides to move on to other targets quickly.
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