RB Leipzig cancel Okafor transfer from Milan

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Jan 14, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Sky Sport reports that RB Leipzig have cancelled Noah Okafor’s proposed loan transfer from Milan because the striker will not be available soon enough.

The Swiss international was expected to join the Bundesliga side on loan with an option to buy for €25m.

He had left Milan to undergo his medical tests for his new club on Monday.

RB Leipzig cancel Okafor transfer from Milan

However, the latest updates from Germany and Italy claim that the deal has been called off.

Philipp Hinze of Sky Sports Deutschland reports that exams undergone by Okafor highlighted that the 24-year-old would not be available to play for some time, so his proposed transfer has been cancelled.

Sky Sport Italia confirms Okafor is returning to Milan.

Whether the latest transfer twist will affect Milan’s negotiations for Manchester United striker Rashford remains to be seen .

Okafor has missed the last four Serie A games due to a muscle tear and has scored only one goal in 11 league appearances this season.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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