Everton ‘like’ Wilfried Gnonto and could now complete ‘£30m’ Leeds deal – Wyness
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has claimed Leeds United will be forced to accept offers of “£30-35million” for Wilfried Gnonto this summer.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – claimed his old side “like” the 20-year-old.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (24 June) that Everton are now turning their attention to a new move for Leeds star Gnonto.
The Toffees were keen to sign the Italy international last summer (2023) and have continued to monitor his progress at Elland Road.
Leeds failed to achieve promotion back to the Premier League in the 2023-24 campaign and are now expected to sell multiple key players.
Leeds could be forced to accept ‘£30-35m’ Gnonto offer, says Wyness
Wyness claimed the Whites “need to get an auction going” for Gnonto to maximise his value.
He told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “There’s been talk of Gnonto coming to Everton, the club do like him from what I know.
“It’s difficult for Leeds because they do have to sell.
“They need to get an auction going, and that doesn’t appear to be happening – but we never know which clubs are coming in for him behind the scenes.
“I would value him at around the £30-35million mark.
“The market is depressed because of their ability to command a higher price.
“He’s a talent, he could do well in the Premier League – but clubs know that Leeds have to sell.
“This is going to be a worrying window for the club.”
In other news, Championship club agree deal to sign Leeds star.
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