Championship expert Don Goodman believes Leeds United should consider selling Wilfried Gnonto if they receive a reasonable offer is made before the January transfer window shuts.
There was interest from Everton for him last summer, who even made a bid for him which was ultimately rejected by Leeds who were holding out for £30m.
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It was suggested that they would return with a bid in the January transfer window but since then the Merseyside club has been charged for financial breaches which has resulted in a 10 point deduction already.
Another club that has been linked with Gnonto recently is West Ham. And Goodman believes Leeds should consider a sale.
Speaking to MOT Leeds News, he said:
“I’d be surprised if any Premier League club was willing to pay the same amount for him as last summer,”
“If I’m Leeds, based on the fact he’s hardly played, and therefore you’ve proved you can win games without him, as long as they got something decent – whatever that may be, £20m, £25m – then I’d be interested in moving him on.
“Maybe that could then fund some additions for Leeds United, so I certainly wouldn’t have any qualms.
“Last season he was brilliant in the Premier League in an underperforming side – a real handful. At the same time, he hasn’t been able to get in the Leeds side this season.
“He knows he needs to be playing football, especially with his international aspirations. He will not be able to play for Italy if he’s just coming off the bench for Leeds in the Championship – that just won’t happen.
“So I’m sure him and his agent will be keen to get back to the Premier League, and to get to a team where he will get some minutes.”
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Publish date : 2024-01-28 22:03:12
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