Leeds fans crave £40m+ Rafael Leao deal, but Noah Okafor would not welcome reunion | OneFootball

Leeds United are set to add Nico Elvedi at centre-back, with attention likely to shift to the attack. Fans fancy a £40m+ move for Rafael Leao, a scenario that could unsettle Noah Okafor.

It is unclear if a new striker will arrive. Dominic Calvert-Lewin stays first choice, with Lukas Nmecha’s three pre-season goals offering cover. Joel Piroe remains in limbo. According to Leedsunited.news, Leeds have been linked with AC Milan’s Leao after he was offered, though the club initially dismissed it.

Early in the summer, before the World Cup, Leao said he wants to leave Milan for a new country. The Premier League looked a likely destination. Now Galatasaray appear likeliest before the deadline.

Supporters have urged Leeds to act. In a 3-5-2, Leao would surely operate alongside Calvert-Lewin. With doubts over Dan James’ future, he would be a headline addition.

Noah Okafor is back after a delayed pre-season, following Switzerland duty at the World Cup and three or four minor muscle issues. He produced moments of magic last season, earning iconic status in the win over Man United.

Aaronson’s form already threatens his place, with four goal involvements in four games and an assist on Saturday. Any Leao deal, however unlikely, would reunite them, something Okafor would be completely against as Leao would start ahead. That dynamic hindered him at Milan, prompting a Napoli loan then Leeds, and Leao still appears very unlikely.

Source: Leedsunited.news

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