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‘Would bring quality’ – Former Saints star urges club to sign Leeds United striker

FORMER Saints star Kevin Phillips has urged the club to look at signing Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha, who looks set to depart in January. Nmecha, 27, is a seven-cap Germany international who moved to Elland Road from Wolfsburg on…

By Alfie House · Daily Echo

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:30 AM

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Kevin Phillips has urged Southampton to sign Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha in January.
Nmecha joined Leeds on a free transfer from Wolfsburg on a two-year deal in June 2025.
Phillips believes Southampton requires forward depth due to Cyle Larin's recurring fitness concerns.

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Former Southampton forward Kevin Phillips has urged the club to pursue Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha ahead of the January transfer window. Phillips argues that Southampton needs more attacking depth due to ongoing fitness concerns surrounding striker Cyle Larin, noting that Nmecha possesses the physical presence and quality to bolster the team's forward line.

Nmecha joined Leeds on a free transfer from Wolfsburg in June 2025 on a two-year deal and reportedly looks set to depart Elland Road in January. Southampton sporting director Johannes Spors stated he is satisfied with the squad but is routinely assessing available striker options, amid reported interest from Bundesliga clubs.

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‘Would bring quality’ – Former Saints star urges club to sign Leeds United striker

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