Wilfried Gnonto transfer news: Leeds United rejects a £23 million offer, and Everton shows interest
The most recent rumors and transfers as Wilfried Gnonto is still being linked to leaving Leeds UnitedWilfried Gnonto’s relationship with Leeds United was strained last summer as the Italian international attempted to force a transfer from Elland Road. But after an apology and a whole year, things have improved for both sides.
Many prestigious European teams are still interested in signing Gnonto, and Everton of the Premier League is still hoping to recruit the 20-year-old this summer. Following the well-publicized exits of Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, Leeds are aware that every player has a cost.With so much uncertainty surrounding what will happen next, we’ve looked at what we know so far and compiled the most recent information. There is still a lot of work to be done before the transfer window closes at the end of the month and the rumors linking Gnonto with a permanent exit have been growing.
Leeds declines £23 million proposal
Leeds United has less than four weeks till the transfer market closes, the rumors stop, and Daniel Farke’s team is finalized. Everyone is aware that anything may happen while the window is open and that no one is safe from a huge bid, as he has stated.
Even if the Whites are still in the Championship, their league standing makes it simpler to attract players, and their limited revenue means that some offers will be difficult to decline due to their profitability and sustainability. LeedsLive understands that Leeds did have the option to turn down Everton’s £23 million proposal for Wilfried Gnonto earlier in this transfer window.According to United, Crysencio Summerville’s absence was unavoidable due to a release clause; it is unclear if any other players will be similarly tied to Leeds this month. The Whites have indicated they can negotiate on their terms, barring conditions.
Everton out to extend their spending limit
As they continue to bargain with Leeds United over a price for Gnonto, Everton manager Sean Dyche insists the Toffees will do everything in their power to stretch their budget. The Premier League team hopes to prevent a repeat of the two charges it received for violating the league’s profit and sustainability policies this season.
Everton still has their sights set on the Italian international, but they won’t part with him for less than what they consider a fair price after losing both Archie Gray and Crysencio Summerville this summer.
“We’re doing our best,” Dyche responded when questioned about Goodison Park’s financial status. “We’ll use the finances that we can and building the deals that we can.”African interest in Nottingham Forest Claim on foot Although Nottingham Forest had made a bid of €20 million to buy Gnonto back in June, Leeds is now seeking for more money. Despite a rumor suggesting Nuno Espirito Santo’s team was eager to add Gnonto to their roster for the 2017 campaign, the Tricky Trees’ interest has cooled off in recent weeks.The Leeds United forward was linked to a return to his previous team Inter Milan last summer, despite Gnonto’s stated intention to return to the Premier League. The Italian left the San Siro in 2020 to join FC Zurich after rising through the junior ranks there.
Along with Forest, a number of other elite Italian teams, such as Juventus and Fiorentina, have been connected to Gnonto in recent months, although the links have cooled this summer.Willy Gnonto signed a five-year contract at Leeds United in 2022, so Leeds has the upper hand in negotiations. Unlike previous Leeds United players, Gnonto’s contract did not include a relegation loan clause when he signed on the dotted line at Elland Road.
