Leeds United has lost eight players this summer, and the attention has shifted to finding replacements, but the agent of one Leeds player is looking for a move away.
Georginio Rutter moved to Brighton on Monday, joining the likes of Archie Gray, Crysencio Summerville, and Glen Kamara who left this summer, with Leeds earning around £140 million in player sales.
However, with only £15 million spent, fans are upset that a team that looked good enough to go one further this season and clinch promotion has had its assets stripped, and a top-six finish is unlikely.
Daniel Farke is looking for four new additions, including a fullback, a midfielder, and two offensive players. However, nothing has been done, and with only nine days remaining, supporters are quite concerned.
Wilfried Gnonto could look to rub salt in Leeds United’s wounds.
With Summerville and Rutter gone, 20-year-old Italy sensation Gnonto now bears a great deal of responsibility. Leeds lacks attacking alternatives, and Gnonto has emerged as an important player.
Last season, Gnonto was an essential player but not one of the first names on the squad sheet as Dan James and the Italian competed for the right wing spot, but after departures, he is critical to this Leeds club.
According to TeamTalk, Gnonto wants to go, and his agency is working to find the “phenomenal” star a way out before the August 30 deadline. It’s possible that Leeds isn’t done selling their players.
Are there any release clauses remaining in any Leeds United contracts?
According to Leeds Live writer Beren Cross, all release clauses have either been waived or expired, giving The 49ers some negotiating power when it comes to clubs looking to sign their players.
The 49ers’ lack of investment and fresh additions has caused dissatisfaction. However, release provisions were reached for Gray, Summerville, and Rutter, and little could be done to prevent their departure this summer.
Yes, release clauses should not have been incorporated from the start. But this is modern football, and they are a part of the game now, but it appears that Gnonto will have to pay Leeds’ asking price.
