David Prutton has written in his Yorkshire Evening Post that the actions of Willy Gnonto has been “terrible” at Leeds United this summer, as he continues to refuse to be available for games – maybe even against West Brom on Friday.
Gnonto, 19, refused to play against Shrewsbury Town last Wednesday and despite training on Thursday and Friday, told Daniel Farke just before boarding the coach to Birmingham that his head was not right. Everton are interested.
A report from iNews say that Everton are preparing a third offer for Gnonto, after bids were rejecting. The Mail claim The 49ers’ decision to reject a £15m offer for Gnonto upset the player, and his representatives. West Brom is next.
Farke speaks to the media at 1.30pm and it will be interesting to see if Gnonto is available. Ex-Leeds man Prutton had his say on the matter. He said it is a “terrible” look. While he has heard Gnonto is a nice lad – it is “scandalous”.
“It looks terrible, it is terrible and doesn’t reflect well on the player or his representation. Scandalous he has refused to play. I understand how selfish footballers have to be and need to be to be successful. But you can’t do that.
“I’ve heard good things about him as a person, teammate but this blows that out of the water. If you’re looking over and can’t rely on the geezer next to you then what’s the point in having him? He’s very firmly burnt his bridges.”
Prutton says Gnonto actions have been terrible at Leeds this summer
Initially, there might have been a way back. But reports about being upset at not being allowed to join Everton, and refusing to play not one, but two games, means his bridges – as Prutton says – are burnt. No way back for Gnonto.
Leeds must sell, or let him rot in the reserves. Unforgivable. Let this be a lesson to you, Willy. We were here before you and we will be here long after you’ve gone. The name on the back is nothing without the badge on the front.
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