Leeds, Everton and Premier League
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If Leeds have ambitions of staying up, the hothouse atmosphere of Elland Road could hold the key, writes Phil McNulty.
Leeds United have reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign Switzerland international Noah Okafor on a permanent deal worth around €21 million including bonuses.The 25-year-old has also agreed
Pundits divided by Leeds vs Everton penalty ‘scandal’ as Tarkowski guilt ‘written all over his face’
Referee Chris Kavanagh pointed to the spot when James Tarkowski blocked Anton Stach’s strike with his arm. Lukas Nmecha converted to hand Leeds victory, with Everton furious as VAR upheld the call. “I’m really disappointed and unless you cut the boys hand off, I don’t know where he goes,” David Moyes said.
Leeds kept a clean sheet in their opening game of a league campaign for the first time in 13 seasons, since a 1-0 victory over Wolves in August 2012 in the Championship.
Daniel Farke's side are seeking more firepower upfront to help prevent immediate relegation back to the Championship.
Ethan Ampadu explains why Leeds United are "delighted" with their Matchweek 1 showing against Everton, breaking down the team's first game back in the Premier League after two seasons away.
Leeds are close to reaching an agreement with AC Milan for Switzerland forward Noah Okafor, 25, with the fee set to be in the region of £17.2m (20m euros). (Florian Plettenberg, external) Want more transfer stories?
There is still no agreement between Werder Bremen and Leeds United regarding Isaac Schmidt.According to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, the possible outcome is solely down to the clubs.Talks