Everton transfer news latest as Wilfried Gnonto Leeds United stance clear
Leeds United remain adamant that Wilfried Gnonto is not for sale.
The winger has been of interest to Everton throughout the summer with, as previously reported by the ECHO, informal discussions between the clubs having taken place weeks ago. His club views him as a key asset and considered Everton’s initial valuations too low.
The ECHO understands Leeds’ position remains the same now. The club’s resolve could be tested, however, with the player having been absent from the squad that faced Shrewsbury Town in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
Manager Daniel Farke later confirmed his admission was not fitness-related as rumours swirled over his future. Amid that speculation there were claims Gnonto had ‘liked’ an Instagram post that showed him in an Everton kit.
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Asked about Gnonto during his pre-Fulham press conference, Sean Dyche said: “As you know, I don’t tend to speak about other players, he’s a good player, there’s lots out there.” There was a marked contrast between his response to questions over another rumoured target, Paris Saint Germain forward, Hugo Ekitike. Asked about claims Everton were negotiating a deal for the 21-year-old, Dyche said: “No, not to my knowledge.”
Everton are known to be in the market for more attacking options, even having secured the arrival of Arnaut Danjuma and being on the cusp of a deal for 19-year-old Sporting forward Youssef Chermiti. Gnonto has long been on the Blues’ radar but Leeds have, until this latest episode, believed the club was operating from a position of strength.
The club view Gnonto as a key
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