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Leeds United find themselves 15th in the Premier League at the moment, sitting six points clear of the drop zone, and there’s a growing feeling that they’re doing enough to stay up this season.
Inside the club, belief is building that survival is well within reach, and attention is already starting to drift towards how the squad can be improved in the summer.
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Bringing in a new goalkeeper is likely to be near the top of the to-do list, and there’s also serious intent to line up a big move for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney.
While Leeds want to hold on to their best players, the club are close to finalising a decision on cashing in on a few stars, with Wilfried Gnonto now expected to leave the club.
Leeds United are ready to sell Wilfried Gnonto in the summer
Gnonto has not started a Premier League game since the end of November and has become a bit-part player in the squad.
He started in the FA Cup win over Birmingham City, but produced a poor performance, which further outlined his uncertain future at Elland Road.
Wilfried Gnonto vs Birmingham – Match Performance Analysis
A detailed breakdown of Wilfried Gnonto’s performance against Birmingham,
highlighting his ball retention, dribbling output and carrying influence.
Match Statistics – Gnonto vs Birmingham
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Leeds decided against letting him go in January despite interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and the Championship. However, their summer plans are different.
According to Football Insider, Leeds are prepared to sell him at the end of the season if they receive a big-money offer.
The winger is open to the idea of leaving Elland Road at the end of the season, having grown frustrated by the lack of consistent playing time in recent months.
A change in formation has not helped his cause, and there is no natural place for Gnonto in Farke’s starting eleven.
The Leeds boss is likely to want to trim his winger options in thes summer, and the Italian will be on the chopping block.
Gnonto needs to leave Elland Road
The 22-year-old winger’s career at Leeds has stalled. He has not been starting games, and his cameos have not been good enough to get him back into the team.
With Leeds not relying on wingers for creativity any longer, Gnonto looks surplus to requirements, and that is unlikely to change any time soon.
Farke’s insistence on keeping the squad together was the only reason Leeds didn’t sell the winger in the winter transfer window.
However, the summer will be the right time for Gnonto to get a clean break from Leeds and try to rekindle his career somewhere else.
Both Leeds and Gnonto need to part ways with each other, as it is clear that he is unlikely ever to become a prominent figure again at Elland Road.
If Leeds can get a good fee for him, it will serve them well as they look forward to another summer where they will need funds to improve the squad.