Sunderland made a £35m offer to sign Noah Okafor from Leeds United on deadline day, which was rejected. According to Romano, Leeds United rejected approaches from several clubs for Noah Okafor, including a £35m bid on Deadline Day. Leeds United considers Noah Okafor to be a key player and he wanted to stay.

Leeds rejected an approach from Sunderland for Noah Okafor.

Sunderland made a late approach for 26-year-old Swiss winger Noah Okafor. It was reported that they were prepared to offer up to €35m for the player. Okafor, who joined Leeds United in August 2025, immediately expressed that he had no intention of departing and wished to remain at the club. His contract runs until 2029. The Switzerland international has 26 caps and 2 goals for his country. His current market value is €25.00m, according to Transfermarkt.