Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha may face a sibling showdown as Manchester United have made enquiries about his brother Felix. Lukas Nmecha was Leeds' first arrival last summer, joining on a free after leaving Wolfsburg.

What's the background?

Felix Nmecha, a midfielder, made 42 appearances for Borussia Dortmund last season and extended his contract to 2030 in March.

Why it matters for Leeds United

Both brothers began at Manchester City, then reunited at Wolfsburg in 2021 before Felix moved to Dortmund in 2023. They faced each other twice in the Bundesliga, with Dortmund winning both matches.

Current context

As of July 1, 2026, Leeds United stands 14th in the Premier League with 47 points from 38 games, having scored 49 goals and conceded 56. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 14th | | Points | 47 | | Goals scored | 49 | | Goals conceded | 56 | | Recent form | LWDWD | The Nmecha brothers have played together 28 times since their Manchester City youth days.

Lukas Nmecha scored six Premier League goals, alongside fellow free agent Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who helped deliver 20 Premier League goals for Leeds United. Felix Nmecha started every game for Germany in the World Cup, scoring and assisting in the 7-1 win over Curacao and supplying an assist in the 2-1 defeat of Ivory Coast.