Both Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic’s David Ornstein have revealed that rumoured Tottenham target, Wilfried Gnonto, has submitted a written transfer request to Leeds United

Tottenham’s interest in Gnonto first came to light last week (LondonWorld) and it subsequently emerged that the 19-year-old had refused to play for Leeds as he was trying to force himself out of Elland Road (Daily Telegraph).

LEEDS, ENGLAND – AUGUST 6: Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Cardiff City at Elland Road on August 6, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)

Written transfer request submitted by Gnonto

Ornstein has now revealed that Gnonto has submitted a written transfer request to the Leeds hierarchy but the relegated club have no intention of letting the wide-forward leave.

The journalist makes no mention of Tottenham but he states that Everton have had multiple offers rejected for the Italy international, the latest of which is thought to be worth £25m.

Ornstein adds that Leeds are adamant they are treating Gnoto’s behaviour as an ‘internal disciplinary matter’ and are not willing to sanction the player’s departure.

This has also been backed up by Romano, who asserted that the teenager is refusing to even train with the Leeds squad, with the Toffees expected to launch another offer for the player over the coming days.

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By the sounds of it, it is Everton who have shown the most concrete interest in Gnoto, with no indication yet that Tottenham are contemplating an offer for the 19-year-old.

However, if Leeds do decide to sell, I would not be surprised if Spurs look to hijack the deal for the forward late in the window.

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