The Whites have been linked with north of 80 players since the club confirmed promotion towards the end of May. It was expected that the club would confirm Jaka Bijol as the first signing of the summer.
Paraag Marathe has said Leeds will spend every possible penny ahead of the window, without breaking PSR rules. Well, it now appears Leeds are about to confirm their first signing – without any prior warning.
Leeds United set to sign Germany international on a free transfer
Smyth has taken to X to report Leeds are close to announcing the signing of Germany international Lukas Nmecha. The 26-year-old striker is out of contract at the end of the month with current side Wolfsburg.
Eagle-eyed fans may remember Nmecha turning out for the likes of Middlesbrough or Preston during loan spells. Capped seven times by Germany, he has spent the last four years with Wolfsburg, until now.
Smyth reported on X: “Leeds United close to completing their first signing of the summer. Attacker Lukas Nmecha, 26. Out of contract at Wolfsburg, so he’s a free signing. Will be official from July 1.”
Lukas Nmecha’s career in numbers after Man City breakthrough
Hamburg-born Nmecha came through the ranks at Man City from the age of nine, and eventually making three senior appearances for City before finally leaving Pep Guardiola’s side in the summer of 2021.
Nmecha left City on loan four times before his permanent exit, joining the likes of Preston, Wolfsburg, Middlesbrough and Anderlecht. His 21 goals in 42 Anderlecht games convinced Wolfsburg to sign him.
After 85 outings for Wolfsburg over the last four seasons and 19 goals, Nmecha is available on a free and Leeds have swooped under everyone’s noses to complete an eye-catching first signing, for nothing.
