Willy Gnonto exit from Leeds United accelerates, transfer deal with Everton 'ever closer' - MOT Leeds News 16/7/23
By James Murray
Willy Gnonto looks set to be on his way out of Leeds United
as a deal taking him to Everton has now moved “ever closer”, according to
Corriere dello Sport.
The Italian newspaper reported the news in its print edition
(page 16) on 16 July, with the 19-year-old expected to move on for a fee in the
region of £18.9million.
The Italy international has been keen on remaining in the
Premier League after showing glimpses of his quality last season, where he
scored two goals and laid on four assists in 24 league appearances.
It looked inevitable following Leeds’s relegation that they
weren’t going to be able to keep hold of Gnonto this summer following the many
plaudits he received for some of his performances last season.
The club have been holding out for a decent chunk of change
for the teenager over the past few weeks and it appears as though they’re set
to receive a fee in the region of their asking price.
That will ensure the Whites make a notable profit on the
winger after The Daily Mail reported last year he had arrived in West Yorkshire
for about £3.8million in his move from Zurich.
It will be disappointing for Leeds fans to have only been
able to see Gnonto at Elland Road for one season but, at times, he showed just
what an exciting, talented player he is.
The money from his transfer will certainly help Daniel Farke
to bring in at least a couple of additions to build a squad capable of fighting
for promotion in the upcoming campaign.