Leeds United want to sign Manchester United winger Amad Diallo to replace exit-bound Wilfried Gnonto
Leeds United want to sign Manchester United winger Amad Diallo to replace exit-bound Wilfried Gnonto this summer, according to The Mirror.
Gnonto has been linked with a move away from Elland Road just a year after signing, with Everton the most recent team to enter the race.
But after shining with 14 goals and three assists in the Championship while on loan with Sunderland last season, The Mirror (24 June) report that the Whites are eyeing a loan move for the Ivory Coast international as a potential replacement.
“Leeds are on the trail of Manchester United winger Amad as they look to win a quick-fire return to the Premier League,” they wrote.
“With Jack Harrison and Italian flyer Wilfried Gnonto eyeing the Elland Road exit door after relegation back to the Championship, a loan move for Ivory Coast star Amad has emerged as a possibility as they look for wide-area options.”
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Leeds have come under plenty of criticism in recent times for their transfer market exploits, including signing some duds and not signing quality players when the opportunity presented itself.
The use of Gnonto in the second half of the season was bizarre to say the least, as he was arguably the best attacker at the club for the most part before randomly getting dropped despite the poor form of the team.
An exit now looks nailed on considering his performances and our relegation, but bringing in another exciting young talent to replace him who has already shone in the Championship could go some way to making amends.
The club would be crazy to not try and include a buy option in the deal considering the fact we are aiming to get right back in the Premier League with his help.
It would be a fantastic addition and would keep fans on side surely, and be a statement of intent from the new owners once a deal is rubber stamped.
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