Leeds United close to signing striker Lukas Nmecha on free transfer

June 15, 2025 10:11 am EDTLeeds United are close to securing the signing of forward Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer.The 26-year-old’s deal at German side Wolfsburg expires at the end of the month. A move to Leeds would become official on July 1 and an agreement on a two-year contract is in place.The Germany international came through Manchester City’s academy alongside his brother, Felix, who plays for Borussia Dortmund. Nmecha made just three substitute appearances for City and had loan spells with Preston North End, Wolfsburg, Middlesbrough and Anderlecht — where he scored 21 goals in a season under Vincent Kompany — before returning to Wolfsburg permanently in 2021.Nmecha has represented Germany seven times at senior level, having switched allegiances permanently from England in 2019. He helped his nation win the European Under-21 Championship in 2021 and finished as the top goalscorer at the tournament.The centre forward made 20 appearances for Wolfsburg in the 2024-25 campaign, three of which were starts, and scored three goals. The beginning of his season was disrupted by a hamstring injury, while he also missed five games in February and March due to an adductor issue.Nmecha has recorded 19 goals and four assists in 85 matches for the Bundesliga club.Nmecha would become Leeds’ first signing of the summer transfer window upon their return to the Premier League. Daniel Farke’s side pipped Burnley to the Championship title on the final day of the 2024-25 season on goal difference, securing their return to the top-flight after two years in England’s second tier.(Lars Baron/Getty Images)