Having already signed Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer, Leeds United have now reportedly reached an “agreement” to sign their second player of the summer in a deal worth £19m.
Leeds sign Lukas Nmecha from Wolfsburg
Getting their summer transfer window underway in bargain fashion, Leeds announced the arrival of Nmecha on Sunday. The versatile forward will join up with those in Yorkshire at the beginning of July, when he will hope to make an instant impact. It’s in the Premier League, of course, that the former Wolfsburg man will become the latest of a growing list of Manchester City graduates scattered around the country.
Speaking for the first time since putting pen to paper, Nmecha told Leeds’ official media channels: “I’ve got some people that have been here, like Joss (Joshua Guilavogui), who I’ve played with and he told me about the atmosphere and the fans.
“I trust Joss. He’s one of the nicest guys in football. He said it’s a massive club and if I get the opportunity, I should definitely do it. He said the fans are crazy and the boys are great as well. So yeah, he gave a really good first impression.”
After struggling to find his form in a season controlled by injuries at Wolfsburg last time out, Nmecha will be hoping that a fresh start hands him a fresh opportunity to find the back of the net on a consistent basis.
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Now 26 years old, the German could be at the peak of his powers at exactly the right time for Daniel Farke’s side. Nmecha looks likely to be just the start of the Whites’ summer business too, amid links with the likes of Facundo Buonanotte and reports now suggesting that they’ve reached an “agreement” to welcome a second transfer target.
Leeds reach “agreement” to sign Jaka Bijol
According to Fabrizio Romano, Leeds have now reached an “agreement” to sign Jaka Bijol from Udinese with “personal terms” also agreed and the “deal done” for the defender to join those at Elland Road.
A deal worth €22m (£18.75m), the 49ers have proved that they’re not afraid to spend this summer and back Farke in the Premier League. The addition of Bijol could go a long way towards survival at the first time of asking too.
Like Nmecha, the defender is now 26 years old and should be at the peak of his powers. Just last season, he played a vital part for Udinese in Serie A – starting 34 games – as they secured a solid mid-table place.
Leeds certainly wouldn’t argue if Bijol helped them to a similar finish next season, which would instantly turn his transfer fee into an undeniable bargain.
