Aston Villa could be about to complete 'brilliant' Wilfried Gnonto signing - Agbonlahor

Wilfried Gnonto would be a brilliant signing for Aston Villa if they can lure him from Leeds United in the next weeks.

Speaking exclusively to Football insider, former Villa striker Gabrel Agbonlahor believes that Villa should look to complete a deal for the youngster after a breakout campaign with Leeds.

Football Insider exclusively revealed on Wednesday (5 July) that Everton and Aston Villa alongside other Premier League clubs are interested in signing Leeds United star Gnonto.

The 19-year-old’s contract at Elland Road runs until 2027 after he joined from FC Zurich last year for a reported fee of just under £4million.

On 24 April, Football Insider revealed that Leeds would be forced to sell the star winger if they were relegated to the Championship.And the The Whites would demand a fee north of £40million to let him quit the club this summer.

With a potential move on the cards, Agbonlahor believes that it would make sense for Villa to sign the youngster.

“ I do like him and I think he’s got a lot of potential,” He told Football Insider.

“He would be joining a better team with a better manager and structure at Aston Villa.

“A lot of people did get carried away by him after a couple performances last season, as he did show some inconsistencies.

“But, he would still be a brilliant option to challenge for places on the wing, so I think it would be a good idea and Aston Villa could turn him into a better player.”

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