Leeds United Transfer Analysis 2025/2026: Can Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor, & Lukas Nmecha Save Daniel Farke’s Side? – Team Analysis

Leeds United have started the 2025/2026 Premier League season strongly, picking up four points from their first three games.

They have kept clean sheets in two games, yet lacked any significant cutting edge up front.

In an attempt to address these issues, they have turned to a trio of offensive signings.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor, and Lukas Nmecha make up the three and will be looked towards to bring firepower to the Leeds side.

Calvert-Lewin and Nmecha were smartly recruited for free, whereas Okafor came in for an initial €19m from AC Milan.

This team analysis piece will closely examine the Yorkshire sides new signings, considering what they could bring to the club and whether they have the potential to provide the goals required to avoid the dreaded relegation.

Leeds United Current Squad 2025/2026

Before analysing the new Leeds transfers, its important to consider what the Whites lacked going into pre-season.

In terms of attacking options, Leeds United had the following:

Dan James, Wilfried Gnonto and Jack Harrison as wingers, as well as Joel Piroe at striker.

Daniel Farke typically plays a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3.

Whatever he chooses, he requires three forwards at least on the pitch, meaning six or seven are required for good squad depth.

Clearly, the lack of strikers initially stands out in terms of depth.

Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin are both typical centre-forward options that have been brought in, leaving them now with three solid choices.

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