Wilfried Gnonto exit stance emerges as Serie A giants plot Leeds United swoop
Leeds star Wilfried Gnonto could be on the move this month.
Gnonto was a huge part of Daniel Farke‘s side that won promotion to the Premier League last season, but he has been used sporadically in this campaign.
The Italian winger has featured 12 times in the top-flight, with eight of those appearances coming from the substitutes bench.
A report from Sportsboom on 13 January claims that AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus want to sign the Elland Road ace.
Does Wilfried Gnonto want to leave Leeds?
Gnonto is understood to not be happy with his situation at Leeds, and the 22-year-old may decide to move on as a result of a lack of gametime.
The report states that the Serie A giants are convinced that the 22-year-old is open to a return to his homeland and are plotting to swoop for his services.
It claims that Turin seemed like his most likely destination, but now the two Milan clubs are monitoring the 13-cap Italy star.
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Why a Leeds exit makes sense for all parties
If Gnonto was to depart, it would not be much of a blow for the Whites, as he has not been a key player in their recent positive run, and has struggled to establish himself this season.
In fact, the Italian has just one goal this season, and that came in the FA Cup win over Championship side Derby County last time out.
He has notched three assists, with two of those coming in the top-flight, but his contributions are not good enough for a player of his quality.
He has featured for a total of just 46 minutes in the Whites’ last six league matches, and if he is to make the World Cup squad for his country, he needs to be playing more often.
An exit makes sense for all parties, as it would bring in some vital transfer funds for the LS11 outfit, and the player would have a chance of making the tournament, rather than sitting on the bench.
Gnonto has not reached his potential in Yorkshire, and it may be time to try and let him achieve it elsewhere.