Everton and the representatives of Wilfried Gnonto are reportedly in contact over a possible summer move for 20-year-old Italian international Wilfried Gnonto.
According to a report by Football Insider, Wilfried Gnonto is the subject of interest from Everton. The Toffees are keen on bolstering their attack further in the summer transfer window. They are in contact with the representatives of the Italian international, with the Leeds United forward ready to join the Merseyside outfit.
The Wilfried Gnonto story
Wilfried Gnonto has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Everton from FC Zurich in September 2022. A native of Verbania, he progressed through the ranks at Inter Milan but could not establish a foothold in the first-team squad at San Siro. Instead, he grew in prominence during his spell with FC Zurich.
Gnonto’s progress at FC Zurich piqued the attention of several well-known clubs before Leeds United won the race to sign him. However, the Whites suffered relegation from the Premier League in his first season at Elland Road. While the 20-year-old was ready to leave Leeds United to return to the Premier League last summer, the West Yorkshire outfit kept hold of him.
The Italian international was not as prolific as he would have liked in the 2023/24 season but managed a decent tally of nine goals and three assists in 44 appearances across all competitions. However, Leeds United’s failure to return to the Premier League has created speculation surrounding Gnonto’s future, with Everton among his prospective suitors in the summer transfer window.
Premier League return on the horizon?
Everton’s interest in Wilfried Gnonto is understandable. The Toffees have been scouring the market for a versatile forward in the summer transfer window despite bolstering their attack by signing Jack Harrison on loan from Leeds United for a second successive summer.
So, Gnonto has emerged as a viable target for Everton, considering he can play across the frontline. The Toffees are in contact with the Italian attacker’s representatives to fast-track a summer move. In addition, the youngster has given the green light to seal the deal in the coming weeks.
Everton will submit an offer to Leeds United for the 20-year-old Italian international after selling Amadou Onana to Aston Villa. Raising the required money might help seal the deal quickly, helping them secure Wilfried Gnonto’s services.
