Several Premier League teams are interested in Leeds United star Wilfried Gnonto in January, and the team has already decided on a replacement for the wanted Italian.
During the summer transfer window, Gnonto submitted a transfer request, and the Peacocks were demoted back to the Championship. Although Everton was rumoured to be interested in signing him, a deal was never reached.
However, it has been rumoured in recent weeks that the Toffees are determined to sign Gnonto and will launch a new bid for the winger when the winter transfer window opens in a few weeks.
This season at Elland Road, the Italy international has not played much; so far, he has only made 10 appearances for Leeds and scored one goal.
If Leeds are promoted back to the Premier League, journalist Ben Jacobs reported on Wednesday night that Gnonto might wind up remaining with the Yorkshire club for the rest of the season.
Leeds United is reportedly monitoring Ryan Kent, a winger for Fenerbahce, though he is anticipated to be made available for loan in January, according to a recent TeamTalk report. The source also states that Leeds and top-tier team Bournemouth will compete for his signature. This season, the Turkish team has fielded 14 players across all competitions, but the former Rangers attacker has only managed to record one goal and two assists. For £7 million, Kent relocated to Ibrox back in 2019 when Steven Gerrard was a player for the
Writer’s Opinion
If these reports are accurate, Leeds United appears to be getting ready to let go of the former FC Zurich player when the winter transfer window opens, and they have Kent lined up to take his place. Still, this might be dangerous. Since Gnonto is a better player than Kent, Daniel Farke may not have enough depth for his wide players in the second half of the season if the Italian leaves.
