He eventually stayed, ending his story at Elland Road until at least January. However, there were many twists and turns along the way.

The Italy international was recently asked not to be included in the squad because he wanted to leave, which also prompted him to train away from the rest of the first team with Everton’s interest in them.

Earlier this month it was reported that Everton had submitted a first offer of £15m to sign Los Blancos’ Gnonto but the offer was quickly turned down.

Sky Sports also revealed that Everton had in fact made four offers for Gnonto, starting at around £15m but gradually increasing to a figure of almost £25m including add-ons. So far, however, all have been rejected by West Yorkshire.

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the 19-year-old has applied for a transfer in the hope of forcing a move to Goodison Park. However, Phil Hay later revealed that Gnonto has had positive talks with Daniel Farke and the club’s ranks, and has now returned to training with the senior team, potentially ending the transfer saga. concession.

But the twists of the deal don’t end there. According to Sky Sports (09:25 on the expiration date), the Premier League team has not given up hope of signing the winger before the 23h deadline. Leeds have lost left winger Luis Sinisterra in a loan swap from AFC Bournemouth. Jaidon Anthony went the other way to maintain Leeds’ wide attack depth.

This makes Gnonto’s departure all the more unlikely, and of course he remains a Leeds player on September 2.

Speaking as part of Sky Sports’ coverage of Deadline, EFL presenter and pundit David Prutton delivered his verdict on Gnonto ahead of time, discussing the possibility of him leaving or retaining to leave. win back Leeds fans.

The former Leeds midfielder said:
“What do you know? There is a very good player there. I don’t think Leeds fans or I have seen enough of his consistent minutes, given the fact that he hasn’t had as many chances as he should have had last year in the Premier League.

“So there’s a very, very good player there. There’s a very young player there. The way they approach the problem and whether we’re looking at advisors or the player himself – both have a responsibility. in both fields. “The fact that he refuses to play and leaves the first team and then comes back and scores, but that doesn’t really suit the Madrid faithful, but when you score, you play well and you slowly recover there. .

“However, if there is a deal done and there is a lot of money, I still think it is better to move a player, and if Willy Gnonto is in that position, I am sure Leeds United will overcome that. ”

It looks like Leeds have yet to receive an offer they see as worthy money for Ialian, who remains a Leeds player until at least January.

With Sinisterra gone, Leeds will be heavily reliant on the winger as the main creative source, alongside Crysencio Summerville.

The best thing for their development is to stay and play a full season instead of sitting on the bench of a Premier League team.

This will give Gnonto vital experience as a player to take his game to the next level, as the Italian is still