Everton 'leading the race' for Leeds United star Wilfried Gnonto with exit said to be 'inevitable'

The 19-year-old has featured under Daniel Farke in pre-season since returning from international duty and the Whites boss has expressed his desire to keep him.

However, he remains the subject of transfer speculation and Football Insider have claimed his exit is “inevitable”. Everton are said to be leading the race for his signature but a permanent offer may be required to prise him away from West Yorkshire as reports have suggested there is no loan clause in his contract.

Although losing Gnonto would be a blow, the pocketing of a transfer fee could potentially soften it for Leeds fans considering a number of players have made temporary moves away from the club this summer.

Among those to have left on loan are defender Robin Koch and Brenden Aaronson, who have both have moved to the Bundesliga.