Despite intense transfer interest, Leeds United players Wilfried Gnonto, Archie Gray, and Crysencio Summerville are unlikely to desire to compete in the Championship.
Senior journalist Pete O’Rourke stated in an interview with the most recent episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast that Leeds would put their determination to hang onto those players to the test during the summer transfer window.
Sources say that Leeds will still likely be forced to sell players this summer despite new investment from Red Bull, with exits on the cards already.
Since the club missed out on promotion, teams in the top division have become more interested in dragging Summerville, 22, Gnonto, 20, and Gray, 18, out of the Championship.
It’s improbable that Leeds United players will stay in the Championship.
The club needs to keep its books in balance at Elland Road in order to prevent losing points in the event that profit and sustainability regulations are broken.
Gray is reportedly the target of “concrete” interest from Tottenham, Summerville may be heading to Chelsea or Liverpool, and Gnonto is drawing “big” interest from all across Europe.
Now, sources claim that if offered the chance to play Premier League football, all three players may consider leaving Elland Road.
Daniel Farke scored ninety points in the Championship with the support of all three players, who were instrumental in Leeds’ run to the playoff final the previous year.
In his breakout season, Gray made 52 appearances; Summerville, who won Player of the Season, featured 49 times, scoring 21 and dishing out 10 assists; and Gnonto, who played 44 games, scored nine goals and provided three assists.
As a result, Leeds are keen to retain their talented stars, but could be forced to sell due to financial implications, with the players set to consider their options.
