Tottenham Hotspur 'keeping an eye' on Leeds United's Everton-linked star Wilfried Gnonto - Yorkshire Post 15/8/23
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping an eye on Leeds United forward Wilfried Gnonto.
By Tom Coates
The Italy international is keen to leave Elland Road and has
made himself unavailable for each of the Championship side’s last two fixtures.
Leeds issued a statement insisting he is not for sale but
speculation regarding his future continues to circulate.
Tottenham are the latest to be linked with the 19-year-old,
with LondonWorld claiming Spurs are keeping an eye but that Everton are still
seen as the frontrunners.
Gnonto’s last outing in a Leeds shirt was on the opening
weekend of the Championship season, when he started for Leeds in their 2-2 draw
with Cardiff City.
It was his 29th appearance for the Whites but may prove to
have been his last if a club can secure his signature before the transfer
window slams shut.
The Leeds statement issued before their trip to Birmingham
City read: “Earlier this week, Willy Gnonto and his representatives were
informed by the club that he would not be sold this summer.
“Following those conversations, Willy felt he was unable to
play in Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town. Despite
training for the last two days, Willy has informed Daniel Farke that he still
does not feel able to play this weekend and has not travelled to Birmingham for
the game tomorrow.
“This is now an internal disciplinary matter and the club
will make no further comment, other than to reiterate that Willy is not for
sale.”