Leeds United have agreed a deal to sign Jean-Matteo Bahoya from Eintracht Frankfurt on a loan with a permanent option. The club also rejected a bid from an unnamed player, believed to be Noah Okafor, and allowed Wilfried Gnonto to join Fiorentina as the transfer window closed. Sky Sports Football reported the moves on Tuesday, as Daniel Farke's side prepared for their next Premier League fixture.
Leeds currently sit 8th in the Premier League with four points from two games, having scored twice and conceded once. They are two points behind leaders Manchester City.
Jean-Matteo Bahoya is joining Leeds United from Eintracht Frankfurt. The agreement is structured as a loan with an obligation to make the move permanent next summer. The 20-year-old forward is noted for his exceptional pace. He is the fastest player in the Bundesliga and the only one in the competition's recorded history to exceed a top speed of 37 kilometres per hour. For context, Usain Bolt's average speed during his 100-metre world record run in 2009 was 37.58 km/h.
Wilfried Gnonto is leaving Leeds United to join Serie A side Fiorentina. The club gave the Italian team permission to register the winger after he travelled to Italy and completed a medical. The move is an initial loan that includes an option for Fiorentina to buy him permanently. The Italian transfer window closed at 7pm UK time on Tuesday, but Leeds had until 11pm to submit a deal sheet, granting an extra two hours to finalise paperwork. There was optimism the deal would be completed in time.
The incoming Bahoya adds blistering speed to the attacking options available to Daniel Farke. His arrival comes as the club parts ways with Gnonto, whose future now lies in Italy. These transactions are set against the backdrop of a solid start to the Premier League season, with a win and a draw from the opening two matches. The club's current defensive record, with just one goal conceded, can be tracked on our stats page. Meanwhile, the rejected bid for a player, widely reported to be Noah Okafor, indicates Leeds are holding firm on their valuation of key assets.
Leeds United begin September in 8th place in the Premier League table. They have taken four points from a possible six, with a goal difference of plus one. This leaves them just two points off the top of the standings. Their next challenge is a trip to face Brighton & Hove Albion, who are currently 9th, on Friday the 5th of September 2026.
