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Insider Scoop : Everton Faces Major Hurdles in Attempt to Sign Star Player
Last August was a turbulent period for Daniel Farke as he toiled to get Leeds off to a good start back in the Championship, not helped by transfer sagas boiling over off the pitch.
Willy Gnonto was a chief topic of conversation that month as Everton looked to prise him from Elland Road, but he stayed put for the season.
It was revealed earlier this month that Everton have reignited their interest in signing Gnonto from Leeds, having missed out 12 months ago.
Fabrizio Romano shared that the Italian is keen on a move to Everton, as appeared the case at the start of last season.
As things stand, Leeds are yet to be tested with a formal offer for the winger off the back of eight goals and three assists in the Championship last season.
A contrasting report has been shared now through i News, who reveal that while the 20-year-old features high on the Toffees’ list, it’s not a straightforward move.
They report that the winger is someone that Sean Dyche might not be able to sign, amid interest in Napoli’s Jesper Lindstrom too:
“It’s understood that Leeds United’s Wilfried Gnonto is one of Everton’s targets, although the belief is that could be a tricky deal to do. Napoli’s Denmark international Jesper Lindstrom has also been linked.
“Whoever joins, it’s expected Everton will stick to a transfer policy which has seen them prioritise younger, quicker and more dynamic players who will give Dyche the chance to add a different dimension to his team next season.”
Given that the Toffees are about to come into £50million for midfielder Amadou Onana, they should have what it takes to give Leeds an acceptable offer.
Whether or not we’re in the mood to do business after last summer is another question, but every player has a price and Gnonto will be attainable.
However, the clock is ticking before the start of the season and Leeds will want him sold either as soon as possible or not at all.
