Leeds United “Hope To Keep” £20k-p/w “Unpredictable” Player

Leeds United “hope to maintain” Wilfried Gnonto past the summer season switch window, in response to dependable journalist Graham Smyth.

When did Wilfried Gnonto be a part of Leeds?

Gnonto solely arrived at Elland Highway last summer from FC Zurich and all through the reigns of Jesse Marsch, Javi Gracia and Sam Allardyce, was an everyday characteristic of the first-team having made a complete of 28 appearances throughout his debut season.

The Italy worldwide nonetheless has one other four years remaining on his contract, however having impressed in his opening marketing campaign in Yorkshire, The Mirror report that he has attracted the eye of Crystal Palace, Brighton, West Ham and Everton within the Premier League.

Nonetheless, after struggling relegation to the Championship, Claudio Vigorelli, the winger’s agent, has confirmed that his shopper will hold “talks” concerning his future with the Whites and acknowledged that there shall be loads of “choices” on the desk ought to he not wish to stay.

Is Gnonto leaving Leeds?

Taking to Twitter, Smyth revealed that regardless of curiosity, Leeds are yet to receive any offers for Gnonto and claimed that the 49ers need to retain his companies forward of the 2023/24 marketing campaign. He wrote:

“Willy Gnonto is off making headlines with Italy Beneath-21s, whereas headlines get written about him in England. Leeds United have had no bids for the winger and hope to maintain him at Elland Highway this summer season.”

Ought to the 49ers hold or promote Gnonto?

Leeds will know that almost all of their prized belongings will probably wish to depart and be a part of a membership which can be competing on the highest stage however Gnonto has been an thrilling addition to the squad since his arrival so the hierarchy have to do every little thing they will to carry onto him past the summer season.

The LS11 outfit’s “unpredictable” left-sided winger, as lauded by journalist Josh Bunting, posted six aim contributions (4 assists and two objectives) in 24 Premier League outings final season and over the course of the time period, recorded 50 shot-creating actions which was the fourth-highest all through the entire of the group, as per FBRef.

The Verbania native, who has the flexibility to function in seven totally different positions throughout the grass, additionally solely pockets £20k-per-week so he’s not a giant earner to maintain on the books in comparison with the likes of Rodrigo who receives the best on a whopping £100k-per-week, through Capology, subsequently making this a choice that the board shouldn’t even must assume twice about.