Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto 'assessing options' as three more clubs credited with transfer interest
Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto is reportedly assessing his options amid interest from a raft of Italian clubs.
Whites boss Daniel Farke fought tooth and nail to keep Gnonto back in 2023, when the Italian demanded a move away from Elland Road.
Gnonto had been an influential figure for Leeds in the Premier League and although they managed to retain his services post-relegation, he has not kicked on in the manner many expected him to.
Leeds returned to the top flight last year but opportunities for Gnonto have been limited. This season, he has been afforded just four Premier League starts.
His lack of action has fuelled speculation regarding his future and there has previously been talk of interest from both AC Milan and Inter Milan. Clubs in Saudi Arabia have also been linked and it appears there are more clubs queuing up.
Wilfried Gnonto linked with raft of clubs
According to SportsBoom, Gnonto is in the sights of Napoli, Roma and Fiorentina as well as both of the Milan giants.
He is said to be assessing his future in West Yorkshire despite being under contract until 2028.
It has been suggested Farke is happy to keep Gnonto, but that the wideman may be sacrificed to free up funds for incomings.
Wilfried Gnonto’s struggle for minutes at Leeds United
If Gnonto is to force his way back into the Italy national team, something will have to give at some point. The versatile attacker needs regular football and may have to look elsewhere if it is not on offer in LS11.
In an interview with The Yorkshire Post in February ex-Whites star Alan Smith said: “It's a bit of a strange one, isn't it? He's still so young as well, I think everybody wants everything yesterday, don't they?
“I think he’s a good asset to have. It will all boil down to him being able to come off the bench and influence the game, have an impact when he comes on, because I feel like when he comes on, you're always expecting him to produce something.
“I feel like he's probably one that's kind of a bit of an enigma, in terms of what he provides now and again. I'm not a big stats person, but if you looked at it, the manager would probably want more realistically.
“It's hard because the levels, you've seen the contrast in levels, which is difficult. I think that the team as it is now, if you're playing three at the back, it's kind of difficult.”