49ers could bin Wilfried Gnonto in January and earn Leeds United £30million
Daniel Farke has Leeds United ticking along nicely in the Championship, with certain players taking their game to the next level after relegation.
The gap to Ipswich and Leicester in the top two is still large, and it could take more contributions from those around the squad to bridge that in the end.
Wilfried Gnonto is one of those who has simply not recovered from his busy summer, which involved him sitting out for weeks after trying and failing to force an exit.
That hasn’t really changed much, with the Italian international on the bench again for the 4-1 win over Huddersfield, after getting a rare start in the defeat at Stoke.
Despite celebrating with Crysencio Summerville with a big smile on his face after his goal, Gnonto didn’t look too interested when getting on the pitch himself.
Graham Smyth even noticed the young attacker head straight down the tunnel after full-time, ignoring the fans who have welcomed him back despite his betrayals over the summer.
So, with the cost of relegation known and interest heavy in the young attacker over the summer, could a January exit suit all parties if done early enough?
The 49ers Enterprises will be evaluating everything that has happened so far this season, and it has been suggested that a £30million-plus offer could tempt them [Leeds Live].
Should a bid of that level come along in the first week or two of the winter window, accepting it could then give Farke the chance to bring in two new faces or even more with real quality.
If Gnonto does not improve soon and continues to snub the fans with his attitude, then it may be time to part ways, but only if a stupid offer such as the above figure is sent.
This is certainly one to watch and one for the 49ers to consider.
In other Leeds United news, a journalist has shared a “best week of his career” verdict on one Whites ace after recent developments.