Leeds can send a package to Gnonto signing “electricandquot; the goal that is BaleThe Whites are looking at a brilliant talent who has been compared to Gareth Bale..
Amid a mass exodus at Leeds United in the summer, the Yorkshire side have finally snapped up promising youngster Wilfried Gnonto, who was reportedly eyed by the Italy international despite itching to leave Elland Road.While Brenden Aaronson, Jack Harrison and Marc Roca were able to move on after relegation to the Championship, Gnonto initially wanted to join his starters, even handing in a transfer request due to interest from Everton..
As it turned out, the former Zurich gem, who arrived at the club in a £3.8m deal in the summer of 2022, did not get his wish as he has since endured a difficult season under new boss Daniel Farke despite being sacked. . to another level..
And Daniel James and Crysencio Summerville – who are 2023/24. scored 21 league goals in 2018 – successful in the lower division, while Gnonto has registered just one assist and a solitary goal in all competitions so far.The 20-year-old, who excelled at the highest level last season – scoring four goals – has failed to deliver as expected this time around, with the exit looking very real given the low rate this month. ..
With reports suggesting the former Inter Milan man could join West Ham United before the January window closes, Leeds could be eyeing the perfect replacement to help send Gnonto packing.Leeds-oku Gnonto swapAccording to The Athletic, Farke’s priority this month is to strengthen at full-back, with the German tactician letting both Luke Ayling and Djed Spence stay on late, although the opposition may need competition from both. Sam Byram and Junior Firpo suffer from routine injuries.
If Gnonto leaves as expected, some new faces may also be needed to bolster the frontline. Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported earlier this week that promoters have turned their attention to Burnley and #039. To Manuel Bernson. ..
Manuel Bensonand#039’s style of play is similar to Bale. The former Antwerp man played an important role in Vincent Kompany and#039 2022/23. in leading to the title of the year. He scored 12 goals and provided three assists in 33 games. league games.While a flurry of new additions and a rise up the division left Benson playing second fiddle this time to the Lancashire side, the rest of Burnleyand#039;e could be Leedsand#039; a treasure and the Belgian is a giant asset at his best..
Manuel Benson’s career record
Club
Games
Goals
Assists
Lierse SK
71
10
11
Antwerp
69
8
11
Burnley
42
14
4
Royal Excel Mouscron
28
6
9
Genk
16
0
1
PEC Zwolle
13
0
4
The differences between the pair outlined above are quite small, ensuring that if Leeds sign the 5ft 7 dynamo, they can immediately replace him with someone of his ilk – Benson can also boast the added bonus of having already thrived at the second level. to direct the club to promotion.Gnonto, despite his obvious promise, hasn’t really turned a tree this season, so Farke can happily push him towards the exit this month, especially if he can reward a dream replacement at Turf Moor..
