A claim has emerged that Arsenal are eyeing the chance to complete a transfer for Wilfried Gnonto next season.
The £3.8 million (Daily Mail) man has been a revelation since joining Leeds United in the summer of 2022.
As the summer transfer window inches closer and closer, Arsenal seem to have their sights set on a coup for Wilfried Gnonto.
Arsenal eyeing Gnonto transfer in the summer
The Italian international has been one of the select few bright sparks in a Leeds side that looked primed for relegation at the end of the campaign.
The 19-year-old has received widespread praise for his electric performances at Elland Road, with Gary Neville singing his praises by calling him a ‘Manchester City winger.’
Journalist Dean Jones has told GiveMeSport that Arsenal are keeping tabs on Leeds’ chances of survival this season in the hopes of getting a transfer over the line for Wilfried Gnonto.
“I know Chelsea have been linked and I don’t have too much information on there being progress with that but I do think Arsenal have half an eye on how Leeds’ season plays out because he could give them an edge if he looks to move clubs but stay in England”, he said.
HITC View: Arteta could turn Gnonto into a monster
It seems like Mikel Arteta has a tendency to turn high-potential wingers into superstars.
The Spaniard is known to have worked closely with Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling at Manchester City, whilst the steps forward taken by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli need no introduction.
If Leeds end up going down and Wilfried Gnonto joins Arsenal as part of a summer transfer, Mikel Arteta could work wonders with him as well.
The youngster already has all the raw attributes to become a smash hit at the Emirates Stadium.
A mazy dribbler blessed with frightening pace, an eye for goal and the ability to run in behind defences, one could compare his current profile to Gabriel Martinelli.
If a move to the Gunners is written in the stars for the teenager, he would have the perfect coach at his disposal to reach the next level.
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