Leeds United is now in a position to consider significant offers for Wilfried Gnonto, with intentions to evaluate these bids during the forthcoming summer transfer window. According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, the management at Elland Road remains open to a potential sale and will respond if a lucrative offer materializes. This decision comes on the heels of a challenging period for the 22-year-old winger, who has struggled to secure regular playing time.
Leeds United Gears Up for Wilfried Gnonto’s Departure Amid Tactical Changes
Daniel Farke has shifted the team’s setup to a 3-5-2 formation, which emphasizes wing-backs rather than traditional wide players. This tactical adjustment has left fewer opportunities for a natural winger like Gnonto, making it unlikely for him to earn a starting position.
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The Italian international joined Leeds from FC Zurich in 2022, reportedly seeking a new challenge where he can assume a more prominent role. Since his last start against Manchester City in late November, he has primarily found himself on the bench. Despite his retained position after Jack Harrison’s departure in January, the club feels ready to streamline their attacking options.
With the team showing strength in their current formation, the board views a summer sale as a pragmatic approach to recouping some funds, given Gnonto’s retained high market value.
Should Leeds United Finally Embrace a Transfer for Gnonto?
LEEDS, ENGLAND – JANUARY 17: Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Fulham at Elland Road on January 17, 2026, in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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The situation surrounding the Italian international has reached a critical juncture. Leeds’ current system does not cater to Gnonto’s style, which thrived during their promotion campaign but does not translate effectively into the Premier League’s tactical requirements. Farke’s 3-5-2 formation has established a new equilibrium.
Retaining a dissatisfied player is detrimental to his transfer value, especially considering Gnonto has logged less than 50 minutes in league action since the new year. The quick forward has been on Everton’s radar for quite some time, which could provide the second striker role he desires.
For Leeds, offloading Gnonto reflects a shift in strategy rather than a critique of his abilities. They face a pivotal choice: whether to keep a high-valued substitute or seize an opportunity to pocket around forty million pounds, which could be reinvested into a diligent wing-back or a robust central midfielder.
If a compelling offer materializes from the Toffees or any other club, Leeds should seriously consider accepting it, allowing Gnonto to reinvigorate his career elsewhere. Although his time in West Yorkshire has included notable highlights, the prevailing tactical dynamics indicate it’s time for a fresh start for both parties come June.