Leeds United Eye 20-Year-Old German Defensive Midfielder: Do They Need Him?

Leeds United Eye 20-Year-Old German Defensive Midfielder: Do They Need Him?

Leeds United are looking at Dynamo Dresden’s Kofi Amoako as a potential summer signing, according to Bild, as relayed by Sport Witness, with Daniel Farke reportedly eager to bolster his defensive midfield options ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The 20-year-old German Under-21 international moved to Dresden from VfL Wolfsburg in July 2025 and has since made a name for himself across the second tier of German football.

Leeds United eye Dynamo Dresden’s Kofi Amoako amid summer midfield hunt

Chelsea had shown interest previously but never followed through, leaving the door open for Leeds to enter the picture. Amoako made 30 league appearances this season, accumulating 2,086 minutes and averaging two tackles, 3.9 duels won, and 2.7 recoveries per game, figures that reflect a combative, high-energy profile.

Union Berlin, Hamburg SV, and Mainz 05 have already registered interest, so Leeds face genuine competition. Dresden currently value him at around €2m, though Bild notes that Leeds joining the race will likely push that figure up, pointing to Hansa Rostock’s €6m sale of Ryan Naderi to Rangers as a reference point for British market inflation. Wolfsburg retain a 10% sell-on clause from his £200,000 departure last year.