Everton will make a “final attempt” at Goodison Park to sign a star for £25 million.
Everton could make a final attempt to sign a £25m star at Elland Road this summer.
Everton will make a “last attempt” to sign Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto at Goodison Park, as Italian journalist Rudy Galetti informs GIVEMESPORT of the next steps if the final offer is turned down.
Sean Dyche is desperate to make attacking additions to his Toffees squad before the transfer window closes next Friday.
Everton transfer news – Wilfried Gnonto
It’s been a difficult few weeks for all parties involved in the Gnonto transfer saga, with the situation still unclear heading into the summer transfer window’s final week. Last week, The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed that the 19-year-old had submitted a written transfer request to Leeds, aiming to push through a move to Everton.
The Blues had seen four offers for Gnonto turned down, with the latest bid totalling £25m. The Italian international also withdrew from Leeds’ squad for three fixtures on the spin, souring his relationship with the Elland Road fanbase. However, in an unexpected twist, Gnonto has returned to training with Leeds, potentially accepting that a move back to the Premier League is unlikely.
The club’s official social media accounts have posted an update from Whites head coach Daniel Farke. “We must not forget we speak about a 19-year-old boy. He’s apologised and spoken of the mistake. I’m always open to giving a second chance, we give him that, but he 100% knows there is no third chance. He has to impress and work even harder.”
This comes as a blow to Everton, who were hoping to have wrapped Gnonto’s signature up by now, heading into the final week of the window. Arnaut Danjuma and Youssef Chermiti could prove useful signings, but Dyche will have hoped for some proven Premier League talent to improve his side’s attacking output.
However, journalist Paul Brown has recently told GIVEMESPORT that Everton remain committed to their pursuit of Gnonto this summer, hinting that the recent events may not have affected the Toffees’ approach to a transfer. Meanwhile, Galetti has claimed Everton will make a final attempt to convince Leeds to sell Gnonto but will leave negotiations and look elsewhere if they see another offer rejected.
