Derby County Reject Leeds United's Approach for 25-Year-Old Striker

Derby remain firm on their valuation of Patrick Agyemang, a key player in their promotion push.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:35pm

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Derby County have rebuffed Leeds United's attempts to sign 25-year-old striker Patrick Agyemang, who has been a standout performer for the Championship club this season. According to reports, Derby are unwilling to let Agyemang go for a knockdown price, and any club hoping to acquire him will need to pay a significant fee.

Why it matters

Agyemang's impressive performances for Derby, including 10 goals and 4 assists in 33 Championship appearances, have pushed his price up considerably since joining the club last summer. Derby are determined to keep hold of the American forward as they continue their push for promotion to the Premier League.

The details

Leeds United have been tracking Agyemang for several months, but Derby remain extremely reluctant to lose one of their key attacking players. Agyemang joined Derby from Charlotte FC in July 2025 for around £6 million, and his current market value is believed to be around £7 million, with the potential for it to rise further if he continues his strong form.

  • Agyemang joined Derby County in July 2025 on a four-year contract.
  • This season, Agyemang has scored 10 goals and provided 4 assists in 33 Championship appearances.

The players

Patrick Agyemang

A 25-year-old American striker who has been a standout performer for Derby County in the Championship this season, scoring 10 goals and providing 4 assists in 33 appearances.

Leeds United

An English professional football club that currently plays in the Premier League and has been tracking Agyemang for several months.

Derby County

An English professional football club that plays in the Championship and is determined to keep hold of Agyemang, who they signed from Charlotte FC in 2025 for around £6 million.

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What they’re saying

“Agyemang has had a very good debut season in England for Derby. Derby spent a decent fee on him when they did sign him in the summer; it was around six million pounds. So I'm sure his price tag has gone up since that. Derby have no real plans to lose him. But if Derby are unsuccessful in their bid to try and win promotion, I'm sure there will be a number of clubs looking at Agyemang as a potential target in the summer transfer window.”

— Pete O'Rourke, Journalist

What’s next

If Derby County fail to secure promotion to the Premier League, it is likely that a number of clubs will make bids for Patrick Agyemang in the summer transfer window.

The takeaway

This situation highlights the challenge Leeds United faces in strengthening their squad while fighting relegation from the Premier League. Pursuing Agyemang, a highly-rated Championship player, may not be the best use of their resources at this time, as they need to address more pressing concerns to ensure their top-flight survival.