Leeds United’s Daniel Farke ‘wants’ reunion with £20m man as fresh suitor emerges for Gnonto
An examination of Leeds United’s transfer news as the January window heats up
With just over a week to deadline day, Leeds United is under increasing pressure to wrap up some business during the late January transfer market. The Whites have a well-established plan to bolster their defence this month, and they have already been connected to a number of players.
When Leeds United plays Norwich City at Elland Road on Wednesday, Daniel Farke’s team will be hoping to extend their winning run to four games. However, hard work is being done in the background, and it is hoped that Leeds will soon be able to bolster their roster. A few of the most recent transfer news can be seen here.
Farke ‘eyes’ defender reunion
According to reports, Ben Godfrey from Everton is being pursued by a number of teams this month, including Leeds United. According to a report from the Italian publication CalcioMercato, Leeds and Sheffield United of the Premier League are vying with AC Milan for the defender, and Atalanta is reportedly interested as well.
Despite being named in Sean Dyche’s starting lineup for every matchday, York-born Godfrey has battled to get playing time at Goodison Park this season, making only two Premier League outings. He might therefore be permitted to go Merseyside this month in search of more consistent playing time, and Leeds would undoubtedly be able to provide that.
Farke has worked with Godfrey before during his time at Norwich City, prior his £20m switch to Everton, of course, and while he is a centre-back by trade, his ability to play at right-back might just ensure he fits the bill
Lazio ‘reignite’ Gnonto interest
Lazio of Serie A may be interested in Willy Gnonto this month, according to another Italian rumour. According to Corriere dello Sport (via MOT Leeds News), Lazio is reportedly targeting multiple wingers at reasonable prices.
Gnonto is one of these targets; he has been frequently linked to leaving Elland Road this month. Despite his struggles to find consistency this season, West Ham United is one club rumoured to be interested in the 20-year-old, who missed Sunday’s victory over Preston North End. Despite being used frequently off the bench for Farke, Gnonto has only scored one goal in the league.
