‘Daft’: BBC pundit dubs £20k-a-week Leeds star as a ‘great purchase’ after FA Cup heroics

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BBC pundit Jon Newsome has hailed the signing of Wilfried Gnonto for Leeds United after the side’s 2-2 draw against Cardiff City in the FA Cup.

The pundit, much like those tuning into Leeds were impressed by Gnonto, who fizzed in a low cross for Junior Firpo, who assisted Sonny Perkins’ crucial equaliser in the 86^th minute.

The Italian international, who joined Jesse Marsch and Co. for just £3.8 million (The Daily Mail) has been a smash success so far.

While 1 goal and 1 assist in the Premier League so far may not impress many, it is key to remember that Wilfried Gnonto has only made 4 starts for Leeds United.

The numbers will soon follow but for the time being, there is no denying just how impactful Gnonto has been at Elland Road.

Even against Cardiff, the tricky winger’s quick feet, pace to burn and directness is what led to Leeds coming back into the contest.

And while it is only early days, the £20,000-a-week Leeds forward already has a huge admirer in a well-known pundit.

BBC pundit praises Wilfried Gnonto as a top signing for Leeds after FA Cup masterclass vs Cardiff City

BBC Pundit Jon Newsome has said that Wilfried Gnonto as been an excellent signing from Leeds United, after his starring role in his side’s comeback against Cardiff City in the FA Cup.

“I like everything about him [Wilfried Gnonto]. I like his attitude and just daft little things like the ball goes behind for a goal kick and he runs into the ground and gets the ball back.”

“He wants to win, he wants to play, give me the ball. He’ positive when he gets the ball. He’ll take you on the outside, he’ll take you on the inside, he can use either foot.”

“He’s got such a future and he’s a great purchase, a great acquisition for the football club. And he’s infectious”, pundit Jon Newsome told BBC West Yorkshire Sports Daily.

Jon Newsome seems to echoing the views of the Leeds fanbase as a whole, who are clearly enamoured by the electric Wilfried Gnonto so far, especially after his exploits in the FA Cup.