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Leeds United dream attack as Daniel Farke signs £55m duo with six transfers completed Leeds United could bolster their attack with two exciting signings this summer Leeds United boss Daniel Farke is looking to rebuild his attack this summer. While Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to lead the line again after his impressive debut campaign, reinforcements are needed. Leeds have Noah Okafor, who scored eight goals last season, and Lukas Nmecha, who scored six, both of whom can also play up front. Harry Wilson was quite the coup as a free agent, adding another dimension to Leeds' forward play, while Daniel James and Wilfried Gnonto will provide alternative options out wide. But time is ticking down until the Whites travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest for the opening game of the season, and it's hoped more firepower can be added before the window slams shut. Here, we take a look at Leeds' potential dream attack for the upcoming campaign. FOLLOW OUR LUFC FACEBOOK PAGE! Latest news, analysis and more on our Leeds United FB page Igor Paixao signs Leeds were interested in signing former Borussia Dortmund star Julian Brandt after his contract expired, but he joined Ajax instead. There was a curious link to AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, who was offered to Leeds, as well as Arsenal and Manchester United, according to talkSPORT, but the cost of signing the Portuguese could be prohibitive. Which brings us to Marseille’s Igor Paixao. Brazilian attacker Paixao can slot in on the left wing and play in an even more advanced position. He was of interest last summer, and despite only joining Marseille 12 months ago, financial issues at the Stade Velodrome mean he could be moved on this summer for around £40million. Would he be a good fit for Leeds? His recent exploits suggest so. The 26-year-old caught the eye at Brazilian side Coritiba before joining Feyenoord for three seasons, where he won the Eredivisie in 2023. He was named Dutch Footballer of the Year in May 2025, before moving to Ligue 1 after scoring 39 goals for the Dutch club. He managed 12 goals in 42 appearances in France last season. Back-up striker secured Looking for an under-study for Calvert-Lewin could prove tricky. But there are options out there for the Whites. Club Brugge striker Nicola Tresoldi is one name on the list but Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Roma have all reportedly expressed an interest, with the Italians even lodging a bid. The 21-year-old German scored 24 goals in all competitions across 59 appearances in Belgium, but his £40m price tag, coupled with Club Brugge president Bart Verhaeghe insisting the striker is staying, could make this a hard one to get off the ground. A more realistic option could be Ayase Ueda of Feyenoord. The Japanese star, 27, has scored 40 goals over three seasons and won the KNVB Cup in 2024. The storied international also has a very credible 18 goals in 43 games for his country and was the Eredivisie's top scorer last season with 25 goals. He is under contract with Feyenoord until mid-2028, but the club are reportedly willing to listen to offers after signing competition in the form of Spanish 21-year-old Nacho Ferri from Belgian side Westerlo. Official premium experiences at Elland Road are available now for the 26/27 Premier League season. Make it easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable. Ueda would cost Leeds around £15m and Ipswich and Brighton are said to be tracking the forward. However, it's likely he would jump at a chance to move to the Premier League and be given the chance to rival Calvert-Lewin up top. Four stars axed With incomings in attack likely, Leeds would be wise to sanction the departure of four stars. Joe Gelhardt could be the first to move on this summer to make way for new blood in forward areas. Gelhardt spent the last year and a half on loan at Hull City who are now back in the Premier League. With only one year left on his contract, Leeds will most likely cash in. In addition to Gelhardt, Leeds could also create further space in their attacking roster by shifting Joel Piroe off the books. The 27-year-old Dutch star was prolific in helping the club back to the Premier League but managed just one goal last season. The 22-year-old Mateo Joseph spent last season on loan at Mallorca, where he made a respectable 30 appearances, and the forward could make an exit from Elland Road on a permanent basis this summer. Largie Ramazani, the 25-year-old Belgian, only joined Leeds in 2025 but spent last season on loan at Valencia. He, like the aforementioned Gelhardt, Piroe, and Joseph, could be set to leave, but only if the right offer and price emerge.