How much Noah Okafor could cost Leeds United as bid submitted, contract length revealed
Noah Okafor is getting closer to signing for Leeds United.
Leeds have been on the lookout for forwards to reinforce the attack, with Daniel Farke claiming that he can’t survive in the Premier League without new signings.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin moved to Elland Road over the weekend on a free transfer, but a move for Okafor would be a huge addition for the newly promoted side.
The Swiss international saw his minutes slashed last season as AC Milan struggled for any sort of stability, and could move to the Premier League to revive his career.
How much Noah Okafor could cost Leeds United
Leeds have begun doing the groundwork to get a deal for Okafor over the line.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Leeds are closing in on signing the Milan attacker, with a proposal worth over £17.2million sent to the Italian giants.
A four-year deal is on the table for Okafor, with the option of an extra 12 months, and the decision is now down to the Swiss international.
His current wage is just over £20,000-a-week in Italy, which is approximately £1.1m per year; however, his wages are likely to increase significantly should he move to Elland Road.
Okafor has the quality to keep Leeds up with Calvert-Lewin
Many Leeds fans were disappointed by the signing of Calvert-Lewin, given the former Everton man’s poor injury and goal-scoring record over the last four seasons.
Okafor would get the complete opposite reaction, as he possesses a better all-around game than the Englishman.
The truth is that Calvert-Lewin was never enough to keep Leeds in the Premier League by himself, and most inside Leeds will know this reality, making the Swiss international’s move a priority.
If Okafor can stay fit and bring his deadly finishing to the Premier League, his goals will keep the Whites up, especially given how poor the teams at the bottom have appeared.
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