The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Monday 22nd April) - Could Leeds have to offload Gnonto to balance the books

[Ellandback1]

Good Morning. It's Monday 22nd April, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...


Could Leeds have to offload Gnonto to balance the books?

Wilfred Gnonto could be set for a Summer move out of Elland Road as Leeds look to balance their books! According to Harrogate journalist (and Leeds fan) Pete O'Rourke, sources close to the club have indicated that the Whites have slapped a £30m price tag of the 20yo Italian International, and will consider close offers. Leeds already have Dan James out wide on the right; a player who has already contributed 14 goals and 9 assists this season, but Gnonto due to his age, and potential has more appeal.

Does the move make sense? Gnonto has a very high sell on clause, thought to be in the region of 20%, which would see FC Zurich recoup £6m out of the deal if the asking price was achieved!



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Piroe, Bamford or Joseph

Leeds travel to the Riverside Stadium this evening, hoping to rediscover their form in-front of goal. Creativity has been poor, and shots on target difficult to come by, since the Whites returned from International Duty a month ago. It is hoped that their nine day rest would give Farke's squad time to recharge their batteries, collect their composure and return to winning ways, but who should lead the line? It's clear from team selection that Farke doesn't fancy Piroe, and whilst Bamford gets into some great positions, his finishing can be woeful, but is Joseph the answer? The 20yo is yet to start a league game for the Whites, could tonight be the night?





Leeds to cut their losses on Arronson

Leeds look set to cut their losses, and rid themselves of USA International Brenden Arronson this Summer. It's been almost two years since he joined the Whites from RB Salzburg in a £24.7m deal, but after just 28 league starts, it looks like his Elland Road career is over. He was one of the first to jump ship last Summer, with Union Berlin snapping him up on a season long loan without a moments notice; a decision they now regret. With a 'Whoscored' rating of just 6.30, and 1014 minutes of game time under his belt, the midfielder has slipped down to 22nd in the register of what is a very poor side. Leeds will be looking for offers in the region of £10m for the 23yo!

[The Subhuman]

It, unfortunately, does look the right decision to sell Gnonto. James isn't his class though, James is more Harrison to Gnonto's Raphinha.

All this assuming we're in the second division next season, hopefully we can keep him if promoted. He'd be very expensive to replace and James has never been more than decent at times in the prem

Joseph for me ... we're at the s**t or get off the pot time of season and Paddy has severe constipation....

[Sean_Nile]

Some say give Matteo a go
Cos Farke has tired of Piroe
Or can we still afford
To go again with Bamford
Horses for courses is the way to go
Then we've a chance to beat Boro

McGonagall rides again

[Chilli D]

Crunch game tonight.
Anything less than a win and we're virtually assured of a play off place unless Ipswich capitulate.
Which isn't the end of the world by the way.
Pretty sure Bamford will start tonight. A point to prove against a former club and all that.
Latte Lath is obviously their danger man.

[Irish Ian]

Pity if Gnont goes, I can see him having a more successful career than Jimmy.

Must win tonight no doubt.

Joseph must start ahead of Bamford

[DDB220]

I saw the BBC Sport gossip headline this morning about Leeds willing to listen to offers for Gnonto in the 30 million range. That is all it is right now -Gossip.

It wasn’t that long ago there was talk of a new contract on the table. We all know promotion is the key to many of our players’ futures, dependent on what fate has in store for us this season.
A lot of players out of contract, a lot of players on loan and then there are the key members of our team coveted by other clubs.
Whatever happens it will be a busy, if not hectic summer transfer window.

[DDB220]

Crunch game tonight.
Anything less than a win and we're virtually assured of a play off place unless Ipswich capitulate.
Which isn't the end of the world by the way.
Pretty sure Bamford will start tonight. A point to prove against a former club and all that.
Latte Lath is obviously their danger man.

Jaydog will have the coffee puns going later.

[Ratscoot]

Morning EB et all,

If we have to cash in Gnonto is the obvious choice but in reality if we get promoted would we need to, unless it's to secure new players. If we stay down we will loose Gnonto, Summerville and potentially Rutter so the 49ers need to stick to their guns and get top dollar for whoever leaves.

For me I'd go with Joseph but I suspect it will be Bamford, it's a must win game so we need to come out of the blocks all guns blazing and get an early goal.

[DDB220]

Pity if Gnont goes, I can see him having a more successful career than Jimmy.

Must win tonight no doubt.

Joseph must start ahead of Bamford

Can you see DF starting Joseph ahead of Piroe and Bamford? Based upon how he has managed the team this season - I just do not see it.

All things considered I hope he does, we do need something different - but I just do not think he will change things to that extent.

[DDB220]

Morning EB et all,

If we have to cash in Gnonto is the obvious choice but in reality if we get promoted would we need to, unless it's to secure new players. If we stay down we will loose Gnonto, Summerville and potentially Rutter so the 49ers need to stick to their guns and get top dollar for whoever leaves.

For me I'd go with Joseph but I suspect it will be Bamford, it's a must win game so we need to come out of the blocks all guns blazing and get an early goal.

Not sure about losing Rutter. Unless someone makes a bid which exceeds what we paid. The interest on that purchase will mean a bid close to 40 million. Not convinced he would attract that with just a season in the Championship under his belt.

[Orange Box]

Morning EB et all,

If we have to cash in Gnonto is the obvious choice but in reality if we get promoted would we need to, unless it's to secure new players. If we stay down we will loose Gnonto, Summerville and potentially Rutter so the 49ers need to stick to their guns and get top dollar for whoever leaves.

For me I'd go with Joseph but I suspect it will be Bamford, it's a must win game so we need to come out of the blocks all guns blazing and get an early goal.

Shoot me down by all means, but you wouldn’t have to drag the Clyde to find my dead body if all 3 went. Don’t get me wrong, they’re are all good, occasionally great, DF relies on them to pull us out of the shot far too often. Sell, and find more balanced players, to get the team working as a unit, rather than rely on strokes of genius, which is great when it works: pants when it doesn’t.

[Clitheroe White]

We still own Harrison don’t we? Should be making a deal for him this summer. Or bringing him back if Gnonto ( or another) leaves.

Must win tonight 100%. But not all over if we don’t, just very dependent on others.

[Chilli D]

Jaydog will have the coffee puns going later.

[mentalcase]

Morning all
I see gnonto and summerville wanting out anyway, I've said it all season, even if we go up I still see them wanting out, I'd also slap £40M on both.
Lets see where we are after tonight, hopefully we get 3 points, where are the goals coming from though !!

[WhiteRose]

Usually I’m always excited when Leeds are on but I’m not sure I can bear to watch it tonight I really hope we see a difference in the team but fear it’s gonna be another repeat of the last few games.

Even if we go up we will need to sell some players due to the obscene promotion bonuses handed out - gnonto maybe goes what ever happens.

If we don’t go up maybe see if Aaronson is willing to play in the champ on reduced wages, needs to get his confidence back - can’t see many clubs been interested in him at 10 million - awful signing was that.

[WhiteRose]

To add to the above I’d like to see bamford shipped out whatever happens

[Irish Ian]

Can you see DF starting Joseph ahead of Piroe and Bamford? Based upon how he has managed the team this season - I just do not see it.

All things considered I hope he does, we do need something different - but I just do not think he will change things to that extent.

I think he has to add some dynamic to the front line. Joseph would imo provide that spark.

[mentalcase]

To add to the above I’d like to see bamford shipped out whatever happens

That would be my number one transfer out

[Ratscoot]

Shoot me down by all means, but you wouldn’t have to drag the Clyde to find my dead body if all 3 went. Don’t get me wrong, they’re are all good, occasionally great, DF relies on them to pull us out of the shot far too often. Sell, and find more balanced players, to get the team working as a unit, rather than rely on strokes of genius, which is great when it works: pants when it doesn’t.

Don't disagree OB, they are all great sometimes, Cree been the most consistent and IMO the hardest to replace, but all players have off days, and we do run out of ideas when these 3 aren't on their game.

We 100% still need a real No10 so the money for that has got to come from somewhere , so even if we go up I suspect at least one of them will go.

[1964white]

Shoot me down by all means, but you wouldn’t have to drag the Clyde to find my dead body if all 3 went. Don’t get me wrong, they’re are all good, occasionally great, DF relies on them to pull us out of the shot far too often. Sell, and find more balanced players, to get the team working as a unit, rather than rely on strokes of genius, which is great when it works: pants when it doesn’t.

Not shooting you down whatsoever OB, we need a more balanced team, not purely reliant on individuals.

We require a prolific striker, a goalscoring box to box midfielder, defenders who can chip in with goals, particularly from set-pieces (players who are good in the air as well with the ball at their feet). Also, a free-kick specialist who is capable of scoring goals from outside the box.

Right now, we have limitations on how we hit the onion bag.