Wilfried Gnonto submits written transfer request to Leeds United, £25m Everton bid rejected – David Ornstein
Everton are set to return with an improved offer for wantaway Leeds United star Wilfried Gnonto, who has submitted a written transfer request, according to David Ornstein.
Writing in The Athletic (18 August), the reliable journalist claimed that the Toffees are prepared to return with an improved offer for the 19-year-old after seeing multiple bids rejected.
Their most recent offer, which was turned down, for the Italy international was worth £25million, including bonuses and a sell-on clause.
Leeds United are continuing to insist that the player is not for sale, although his official written transfer request might now make a transfer harder to deny.
Optimism
Supporters at Goodison Park will now be full of hope that they can get a deal for the exciting Leeds youngster across the line. The player submitting an official transfer request will make a deal much easier to complete for Sean Dyche’s side.
If those at Elland Road receive a satisfactory transfer offer, it will certainly be difficult to reject as it now seems as if there is no way back into the squad for Gnonto after his latest decision. Fans in West Yorkshire are very passionate and vocal and certain to let the player know their feelings if he was to step onto the pitch.
It is now undeniable he wants to leave and Dyche will be hoping that the board can take advantage of these developments and bring him a player who could offer a lot going forward during the current Premier League campaign.
This is certainly one to keep an eye on.
In other Everton news, the club are hopeful in their hunt to seal another attacking talent.