Report: Leeds seriously keen on ‘wonderful’ attacker who played alongside Aaronson 33 times

Thu 27 October 2022 21:30, UK Updated Thu 27 October 2022 22:28, UK

Leeds United are reportedly the club to beat in the race for Red Bull Salzburg’s Noah Okafor.

This is according to , who commented on the Elland Road side’s interest in the Switzerland star.

However, Leeds could once again find themselves up against AC Milan for Okafor’s services.

The 22-year-old has been impressive this season, with eight goals and two assists for his side in 2022/23.

Alongside Leeds, his form has unsurprisingly caught the eye of other clubs.

Apparently, Milan have identified Okafor as one potential target as they look to bolster their attacking line in upcoming transfer windows.

Leeds are also mentioned as admirers of the player. It is claimed that they will look to go toe-to-toe with Milan in the race to sign him.

Ticks a lot of boxes for Marsch’s Leeds

The Whites could do with bolstering their attacking ranks in January as they find themselves in a Premier League relegation battle.

And Okafor would be a great shout for Leeds, a talented and versatile attacker who can play across the whole front line.

In addition, the attacking ace plays for Salzburg, the club Jesse Marsch and several Leeds players came from.

Okafor has already played alongside Rasmus Kristensen times and Brendan Aaronson times.

Also, he probably won’t break the bank. The ‘wonderful‘ has said that his client could leave Salzburg for as little as £25million.

And finally, Leeds could have the chance to get one over on Milan, who snapped up Charles De Ketelaere from under the Whites’ noses in summer.