Substitute Lukas Nmecha beat Jordan Pickford from the penalty spot in the 84th minute as Leeds joined fellow promoted side Sunderland in making a winning start to 2025-26

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Everton arrive having recently been bolstered by the loan of Jack Grealish and purchase of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Meanwhile, new Whites recruit Dominic Calvert-Lewin could make the squad. If he gets on, his debut will come against his former club.

AC Milan attacker Noah Okafor is on his way to England today to sign for Leeds United, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Leeds have sealed a deal to sign the Switzerland international on a four-year contract, and he is set to join the Elland Road club.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has swapped Everton for Leeds this summer and could make his Leeds debut tonight against his former club. They have been busy in the transfer market, bringing in the likes of Sean Longstaff, Lucas Perri and Anton Stach.

Okafor wore the number 77 during his time at Red Bull Salzburg, and could choose to do so at Leeds with the number available - and it could be the perfect welcome gift for him once he completes his transfer. He has also work the number 17 during his time at AC Milan, although that is currently taken by Largie Ramazani at Leeds.

Lewin's message to the Leeds United faithful caught plenty of Everton attention following his move to Elland Road.