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Josh Edwards

Wed 23 April 2025 17:10, UK

Willy Gnonto’s shackles may be released at Leeds United if Daniel Farke gets sacked in the summer.

Despite only sealing promotion back to the Premier League on Monday, Leeds have already initiated plans for the summer transfer window.

Several players have already been linked with a move to Elland Road, while a sack decision has been mooted for Farke based on his previous dealings in the Premier League.

With that said, those plans may serve as a benefit for Gnonto, who has had a troubled campaign for one reason in particular.

Farke’s treatment of Gnonto has been bizzare

Whether you’re a Leeds fan or not, you will be aware of the quality possessed by Gnonto whenever he steps onto the pitch.

However, for one reason or another, Farke has refrained from giving him too many opportunities this season, and if he faces the sack, Gnonto’s Leeds career could be revitalised.

The Italian will be relishing the opportunity to play in the Premier League again, though under Farke, it feels unlikely he would be afforded many chances to do so.

If the German faces the sack, whoever comes in would surely notice his quality from a mile away and build this Leeds side around him, with the aim of surviving in the Premier League.

Farke’s future is said to be in doubt, with his woeful Premier League record believed to be a reason behind it.

Leeds would be justified if they sack Farke

Farke deserves credit for achieving promotion this season, but football is a ruthless game, and he may face the brunt of that.

Players are replaced despite achieving promotion, so why does it need to be any different for managers if they are deemed not good enough to make the step up?

The next few weeks will be crucial for the Whites as they prepare for life back in the Premier League, with hopes of surviving.

However, until the final two games have been played, it’s unlikely that any decision will be made at Elland Road, with a title charge to attend to.