Following their relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season, Leeds United are now preparing for an important campaign back in the Championship.
However, after several key players have already left Elland Road, new manager Daniel Farke must attempt to guide the Whites back to the big time with a new-looking squad.
And according to recent reports, another player who is destined for a Yorkshire exit is wide-attacker Wilfried Gnonto.
Having enjoyed a decent breakout season last time out, the 19-year-old winger, who has represented Italy on 12 occasions, is understandably the subject of interest from at least one Premier League club.
According to Football Insider, Gnonto is a top target for Sean Dyche’s Everton with the Toffees locked in talks with both Leeds United and the player’s representatives.
Currently valued at a modest £18 million (Transfermarkt), Gnonto, who has four years left on his deal, could easily be one of Everton’s most shrewd and sensible signings in recent memory.
During his first and potentially, last, season with Leeds, Gnonto directly contributed to six goals in 24 Premier League appearances.
Any move to a club who are likely to be fighting relegation all season has to be a backwards step surely? If Willy stays at Leeds he will still get picked for Italy despite playing in the Championship,also Everton are facing potential punishment for breaking FFP rules so why would any player want that distraction? Also Everton are a small club with zero ambition so for me it’s a no no move.
After you on whatever you’ve been smoking son
Manchin said no , he won’t pick lower league players , and he can’t go back on his word.
Fighting for survival in Prem is better than mid table in Championship and that’s as good as we can hope for, 5 players out & one in, forget it.
I’ve read some absolute shit in my time but this has to be top of the pile , no ambition, weve spend millions and are now paying the price, to say stay at Leeds who show what ambition, being in the championship most of the time , you obviously have no idea about football, you need to try writing g about something you no as it’s not football
There lots of good players out there one Everton should sign is yemmy pino cause he is really good player any he is 22 years old
Gnoto is a very good prospect but needs time to develop and grow experience he showed glimpses of his talent but also went missing in games. He definitely has the talent but realistically is not the finished player for consistently playing in the Premier league. Staying at Leeds United would be the best option for his development but if he wants to go and we receive over 20 million + from 4.8 million purchase 12 later is good business. To any Everton fans eager to see him at Everton don’t expect too much of him. In time he will be world class but he needs a few years developing first he will have games shinning brightly but will also be disappointing. Good luck