Leeds United do not plan to pursue Minnesota United striker Kelvin Yeboah, despite his goalscoring record in MLS and his family connection to former club star Tony Yeboah.
According to Football Insider, Leeds intend to focus on strengthening other positions.
The decision could open up further opportunities for Everton. David Moyes' side are interested in signing the 26-year-old forward and are considering a move as early as January.
Kelvin Yeboah is enjoying a productive season for Minnesota United. He has scored 18 goals in 32 matches, and his performances in MLS have attracted interest from European clubs.
The forward's surname adds another dimension to the story. His uncle Tony Yeboah played for Leeds from 1995 to 1997 and remains popular with the club's supporters.
However, the family connection has not influenced Leeds' transfer plans. According to Football Insider, they do not intend to try to sign the striker as they are currently focused on other areas of the squad.
Unlike Leeds, Everton need attacking reinforcements. According to the source, Everton do rate Yeboah highly and would like to explore a deal for him during the winter transfer window.
David Moyes has limited options at centre-forward, with Thierno Barry the only recognised striker in the first-team squad.
Yeboah's contract with Minnesota runs until December 2027. After the January transfer window, it will have around a year left to run, potentially giving Everton more favourable conditions when discussing a fee.
Yeboah has already played in several European leagues, including Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Belgium's top division. However, his previous spells outside Italy were not always successful, raising the question of whether he can reproduce his MLS goalscoring form in the Premier League.
The striker's current numbers are nevertheless impressive. He scored nine goals in 34 MLS matches in the 2025 season and has improved considerably in the current campaign, contributing to 23 goals in all competitions.
For Everton, the transfer fee and Yeboah's ability to adapt to English football will be key factors. At a reasonable price, he could be an option to strengthen their attack, particularly given Moyes' limited choice of forwards.
