Indeed, Leeds are very close to welcoming in another standout summer addition in the form of Noah Okafor, with a deal now in place for the AC Milan attacker to move to English shores for a fee around the £18m mark, as per Fabrizio Romano on X.

Nmecha secured a "massive" win for Leeds, but this was also definitely a game which gives Farke ammo to push for his new striker. Rasmus Hojlund, anyone?

Lukas Nmecha’s late penalty sealed Leeds’ 1-0 victory against Everton in their first game back in the top flight after a two-year absence on Monday.

Everton boss David Moyes does not believe James Tarkowski handled Anton Stach's shot and it was "a really poor decision" to reward Leeds with a penalty. Lukas Nmecha slotted home from the spot six minutes from time and the Toffees' first game of the season ended in defeat.

Leeds won 1-0 via a late penalty for a hand-ball against James Tarkowski and converted by Nmecha. The summer signing later said: "Amazing. I'm really happy. It was a great first game.

Lukas Nmecha's penalty ensured Leeds earned three points in their first match back in the Premier League against Everton as they put in an impressive performance at Elland Road