Leeds United eye Kofi Amoako transfer as Dynamo Dresden expect summer bid

Leeds United are among a growing list of clubs monitoring Dynamo Dresden midfielder Kofi Amoako ahead of the summer transfer window, with the German side increasingly aware that keeping hold of the 21-year-old may become difficult if serious offers arrive.

The defensive midfielder has attracted growing attention in recent weeks, with clubs in Germany, Italy and now England all positioning themselves around his situation as his role at Dresden becomes a talking point.

With squad planning already underway for next season and midfield depth expected to be part of that conversation, Amoako has emerged as one of the younger profiles under active consideration.

According to reports in Germany, Leeds have the player firmly in their sights — and a move to Elland Road is understood to be appealing from the player’s side too.

Amoako’s situation is unusual.

He has not been a guaranteed starter this season, often being used as an impact option rather than a fixed midfield presence, but that has not stopped clubs from identifying his potential.

In fact, it may have increased the opportunity.

Players with clear upside but incomplete roles often become attractive market opportunities, particularly for clubs willing to invest before their value rises further.

That appears to be happening now.

Reports in Germany suggest Amoako is not fully satisfied with his current “super-sub” role and wants to reassess his future once the season ends.

Amoako is expected to wait until the end of the season before making any decision on his future, which means interested clubs still have time to position themselves.

Leeds’ next step would likely depend on their wider midfield plans and whether they choose to move early before Bundesliga competition strengthens.

Dresden would still prefer to keep him and have already offered him a new deal, but the market may soon take control.