In a recent report, Milan Live claimed that Everton are keen on recruiting Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto this summer. It has been mentioned that the Toffees are showing interest in bringing the Italian wide player to Merseyside in this transfer period.
Gnonto’s Impressive Form At Elland Road Last Season
Gnonto had a decent campaign at the West Yorkshire club after he put in a run of impressive performances for them on the offensive end of the field. The Verbania-born talent netted nine goals and picked up three assists in 44 matches for Leeds last season across various competitions.
The 20-year-old has a positive influence in the final third as he averaged 1.3 shots, 0.6 key passes and 0.8 dribbles per game in the EFL Championship. He was even tidy with his ball distribution based on his pass success rate of 83.6% in the second tier of English football (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at Leeds United will expire in the summer of 2027 which could make it tough for Everton to sign him on a cut-price deal later this year.
What Will Gnonto Bring To Everton?
Gnonto has got the pace to cause a few problems for his marker out on the flanks. He is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet and can create some good openings for his teammates in and around the opponent’s penalty box.
The Italian sensation can strike the ball with venom and precision from long range. He is primarily a right-winger but can also operate as a left-sided wide player or as a centre-forward if asked to do so.
We can expect Gnonto to bring more firepower to Everton head coach Sean Dyche’s attack. He is good enough to help the Toffees push for a top-half finish in Premier League football over the next few years.
At 20, Gnonto has got a bright future ahead of him, so the Merseyside club would do well to get a deal done for him before the end of this summer transfer period. However, only time will tell whether he can prove his worth in top-flight football. Still, the pros outweigh the cons of signing him. Hence, Everton should focus on going all out to lure him to Goodison Park this summer.
