Newcastle United identify Leeds United star for £25m-plus transfer pursuit – Report

Leeds United winger Willy Gnonto is a reported target for Newcastle United off the back of the Whites failing to secure promotion.

Leeds have to be braced for interest in their star players this summer as they prepare for a second season in the Championship.

11 months ago, Willy Gnonto was a massive talking point at Elland Road as exit speculation culminated in him refusing to play, before the club stood firm on keeping him.

Having enjoyed a wonderfully resurgent 2024, Gnonto’s future appears to be up in the air yet again after the club’s failure in the playoff final.

TEAMtalk are claiming that Newcastle United are the latest club to be interested in signing the Italian international, who is believed to be likely to leave.

Gnonto is seen as a possible replacement for winger Miguel Almiron at St James’ Park, indicating that he is seen as a right-winger for Eddie Howe’s side.

Selling Archie Gray for £40m, good or bad business?

Everton are also named in the report, still keen after August 2023’s attempts to land the winger, but Leeds’ stance is clear that more than £25million is going to be needed.

Gnonto is only leaving for a big sum this window

Selling Archie Gray was a tough one to take, but it’s clear the 49ers had to make the decision to strengthen our position going forward.

Gnonto is someone I can see staying, purely on the asking price we’re going to be setting and the risk for PL clubs that comes with it.

He’s no doubt talented enough to play in the Premier League next season, but it’s a lot of money for clubs to commit to.

 

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