Willy Gnonto exit stance emerges from Leeds United as fresh Everton talk emerges on deadline day
Leeds United attacker Wilfried Gnonto is unlikely to make another big push to depart Elland Road before the transfer deadline, according to the Daily Express.
According to the UK publication (1 September), Gnonto knows he is already on thin ice with Leeds supporters having tried to force through a move back to the Premier League earlier on the transfer window, and it is believed his agents are the heart of any deadline day action.
Writing on his personal Twitter account (1 September), Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas reported that Everton have returned for talks and are “not giving up” on signing the Italy international.
However, it is unlikely that the former FC Zurich maestro would want to push for a move again having recently retracted his formal transfer request before being reintegrated into Daniel Farke’s squad.
Learned his lesson
It certainly seems as if Gnonto has quickly learned his lesson regarding his attempts to force a move to Everton a couple of weeks ago, and the anger and frustration towards him from the Leeds United support has now changed his exit stance.
With Farke reintegrating him into his squad, it suggests that all is forgiven and Gnonto will be silly to break that trust again with just hours remaining before the transfer deadline.
It seems his agents are trying to push through a move with the Italian’s wish to seal a Premier League return not going away, but Leeds’ stance is simple, their mega valuation must be met.
With Everton proving hesitant to match it, Gnonto is now certain to be an Elland Road player past the 11pm deadline which spells great news for Farke and the Leeds United fanbase who are desperate to keep their prized asset in order to fulfil their promotion ambitions come May.
Gnonto can’t be allowed to leave now after the public showing of strength we made on the situation, and the fact he’s back playing well tells you he has accepted that decision.
In other Leeds news, talks on with Serie A giants to sign international winger in last-gasp deal.