Everton are believed to be planning to make an improved bid for Willy Gnonto, with the Leeds United forward willing to make the move to Goodison Park this summer.
That is according to a report from Football Transfers, which notes that the Whites have already turned down a £15 million offer for the Italy international.
Speculation suggesting that Willy Gnonto could leave Leeds this summer continues to rumble on. Of course, he was one of the players the club was always going to face a battle to keep after relegation.
Everton set to make improved Gnonto bid
What is a lot more surprising is Everton seemingly making the biggest push to secure his signature. Football Transfers reports that the Toffees have already made a £15 million bid for the forward.
Leeds have rejected that offer. But the report suggests that Everton are likely to return with a fresh bid. And there is a belief that a compromise will be reached, with the Whites wanting around £19 million.
Meanwhile, Gnonto is reportedly willing to make the move to Goodison Park.
It would be a real disappointment if Gnonto ended up leaving for Everton. Many will remember Gary Neville reacting to his stunning performance against Aston Villa last season by suggesting that he looked like a Manchester City player.
Everton can offer him an immediate return to the Premier League. But the Toffees are facing another really challenging window given their previous mistakes in the market.
Having only just survived over the last two seasons, it is going to be a big ask for Sean Dyche to keep them in the top-flight this coming year.
Gnonto may be nervous about his place in the Italy squad. And perhaps his struggles towards the end of the campaign have put other sides off.
But surely, he would not actually be that much better off by moving to Everton this time around.
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