Leeds United forward Wilfried Gnonto has been heavily linked with a departure from Elland Road, and journalist Ben Jacobs has provided an internal update on his happiness at the club to GIVEMESPORT, discussing his future and chances of leaving in January.
The Italy international actively pushed for a move in the summer transfer window, but Gnonto failed to get the transfer he desired. Now, the 20-year-old has been forced to knuckle down and ply his trade in the Championship. The former Zurich attacker hasn’t played as much as he would have hoped this season, starting just six games in the league.
With the January transfer window approaching, Gnonto’s future is still up in the air, especially with an international tournament coming next summer. The young forward will be desperate to be named in the Italy squad, but there are question marks as to whether he will be given the opportunity due to playing in England’s second tier.
Wilfried Gnonto could push for a move again
Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT on deadline day that Everton were continuing to push to sign Gnonto after pursuing him throughout the summer. A move failed to materialise despite the Toffees doing everything they could to prise him away from Elland Road, with Gnonto himself keen to sign on the dotted line. Per Sky Sports, the Leeds forward handed in a transfer request to try and get the move he desired.
Ahead of January, Football Insider have claimed that Leeds could allow Gnonto to depart if the right offer arrives on the table. The same outlet claimed that the Italy international is unhappy with his situation at the moment, having started just six times in the Championship. Whether the likes of Everton will reignite their interest in the winter remains to be seen, considering he’s struggled to set the world alight this campaign, but there are likely to be clubs willing to take a chance on the young talent, if Leeds’ asking price isn’t too excessive.