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Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto is not looking to leave Elland Road this summer, despite rumors about his future.
Everton appear to be the Premier League club most interested in Gnonto at the moment, having reportedly submitted a proposal for him recently, but teams in his native Italy, including Champions League runners-up Inter Milan, have also been linked.
The 19-year-old’s interest is understandable given his breakout season at Leeds after joining from Swiss club FC Zurich on deadline day last summer.
Offering pace, power, and a clinical edge – there is an argument to be made that Gnonto was one of the bargain buys of last year’s summer transfer window considering his minimal £4m fee.
All interest from other clubs concerning signing the Italian youngster has been rejected by the Whites so far, and it is understood that they are keen to keep hold of him as they seek an immediate return to the top-flight in the coming season.
This desire to remain in West Yorkshire appears to be reciprocated by Gnonto, as YEP journalist Graham Smyth reports that he has no “burning desire” to leave Leeds despite widespread interest in his services.
“A long campaign that started in July 2022 with FC Zurich and ended in June 2023 with Nations League and Under 21 European Championships involvement in Italy squads delayed Gnonto’s return to Thorp Arch, but he is now back training and has shown no signs of a burning desire to leave,” Smyth wrote.
Retaining such a young talent as Gnonto would be a statement of determination from Leeds’ new owners 49ers Enterprises, who are looking to equip manager Daniel Farke with the tools he needs to recover Leeds’ Premier League position.