Leeds transfer news: Lukas Nmecha becomes first summer signing following promotion to Premier League | Football News

Leeds United has signed Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer after the expiration of his contract at VFL Wolfsburg.

The 26 -year -old striker will officially become a Leeds United player on July 1 and is the first confirmed arrival for the Daniel Farke team from the summer transfer window, after spending the last four years playing in the Bundesliga.

The striker began his career at the Manchester City Academy and made his premier debut in 2018, before winning a loan experience in Preston North End, Middlesbrough and Anderlecht.

Having also spent time on loan with Wolfsburg, he then moved permanent and has since played 73 games.

Nmecha is a complete international of Germany, making seven caps for his country.

Analysis: Leeds summer plans

Lyall Thomas of Sky Sports News:

The newly promoted team wants to spend big to stand up and strengthen the entire spine of their team, and could spend more than 100 million pounds sterling.

A new goalkeeper, the central defender, the central midfielder and the striker are priorities for the club. Sky Sports News has already reported their interest in Beto.

They are ready to spend about 30 million pounds sterling on each of these positions, which could already exceed them beyond the 120 million pounds sterling mark, then try to go to options in the rear and right wing, with more promising more promising players.

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