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.
Amoako reads the game well for his age and wins duels consistently, but his interception rate of just 0.6 per game suggests he sometimes reacts rather than anticipates. His possession recovery in the final third, 0.2 per game, also points to a lack of presence further up the pitch, which matters in Farke’s system.
Do Leeds United actually need Amoako when Morita is available free?
Honestly, signing Amoako when Hidemasa Morita is available on a free transfer this summer feels like unnecessary spending. Morita, whose Sporting CP contract expires in June 2026, brings Champions League experience and composure, and is ready to play immediately. Leeds offered €10m for him last summer, so signing him for nothing is a massive bargain. Amoako has genuine potential, but Leeds United should put Morita first.
