Godwin ObajeLeeds United Land Lukas Nmecha on Free Transfer as Farke Bolsters Attack
Leeds United have made their first major signing of the summer transfer window, securing the services of German forward Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer following his departure from Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg.
The 26-year-old attacker has signed an initial two-year deal with the Whites and will officially join on July 1st. Nmecha’s arrival adds much-needed depth and versatility to Daniel Farke’s front line ahead of what promises to be a pivotal season for the club.
Nmecha, who netted three goals in the Bundesliga last term, becomes the first senior addition of the window. A proven talent with the ability to operate across the forward line — whether as a central striker or out wide — his profile fits the flexible, hard-working attacking unit Farke favours.
The move comes at a crucial time, with Leeds keen to reinforce the squad following a period of strategic player offloading. The club has been actively seeking to trim its roster, with Illan Meslier being offered to potential suitors and defender Max Wöber confirming during the international break that the club had advised him to find a new team. In addition, promising talents Joe Gelhardt, Sam Greenwood, and Darko Gyabi have all been made available for sale, as Leeds look to generate funds and reshape the squad.
Leeds had already been linked with ambitious moves for Udinese centre-back Jaka Bijol and Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra. While both targets remain on the radar, the club appears more confident about securing a deal for the Slovenian international Bijol, with negotiations described as progressing positively.
Nmecha’s signing, however, represents a swift and savvy piece of business. With no transfer fee involved, the German forward arrives as a low-risk, potentially high-reward addition to Farke’s attacking arsenal.
The departure of Manor Solomon, who returned to parent club Tottenham Hotspur following the end of his loan, left a void in the attacking department — particularly in terms of width and dynamism. Nmecha, a former Manchester City academy product, offers a physical presence, intelligent movement, and valuable top-level experience that could help elevate the team’s final-third output.
The move also reflects Farke’s clear intent to bolster the side’s competitiveness after a mixed campaign. Leeds’ recruitment strategy this summer has been defined by targeted, position-specific additions, and Nmecha’s profile ticks several key boxes.
As the Whites prepare for the season ahead, the hope at Elland Road is that this signing will be the first of several high-impact additions designed to push the team forward.
With the transfer window now fully open, Leeds United are expected to continue their work in the market, with more ins and outs likely in the coming weeks. But in Nmecha, they have already landed a versatile attacker with the potential to play a key role — both on the scoresheet and in Farke’s tactical blueprint.
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