Leeds United are ‘looking at’ FC Zurich striker Wilfried Gnonto to solve their attacking woes this summer, according to Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor. The highly-rated 18-year-old has been linked with a surprise move to Elland Road in recent weeks following a breakout season in 2021/22 that resulted in a call-up to the senior Italian national side.
Reliable Sky Sports Italy reporter Gianluca Di Marzio has recently revealed that Leeds are eager to snap up Gnonto in order to provide cover and competition for Patrick Bamford, claiming they have a ‘strong interest’ in him.
It’s believed that the 5 foot 7 ace has a price tag between €4 million (£3.3m) and €5m (£4.25m), which could tempt the west Yorkshire outfit into making a move before September’s deadline.
Gnonto rose through the ranks of boyhood club Inter Milan before departing for Zurich back in 2020 without making a senior appearance as he went in search of regular game time.