SC Freiburg are pushing to sign Leeds United attacker Wilfried Gnonto | OneFootball

Bundesliga club SC Freiburg are pushing to sign Leeds United attacker Wilfried Gnonto this summer, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg.

Leeds are open to selling the 22-year-old and could push to leave Elland Road as he is not a starter under manager Daniel Farke.

Freiburg are already in talks with the representatives of the ‘devastating‘ Gnonto, but getting a deal done is currently proving tricky.

A loan deal with an obligation to buy could also be struck for the Italian international.

The winger played 27 games across all competitions for Leeds this term, but he started just seven times, bagging one goal and two assists.

Gnonto is likely to struggle to break into the team, and moving elsewhere could appeal to him if he is guaranteed regular game time.

The Inter Milan academy graduate has won 13 caps for Italy but has not played for the national team since 2023.

The Leeds star was desperate to leave the Whites during the 2023 summer transfer window following their relegation to the Championship at the end of his debut season.

However, a move to Everton fell through after Leeds refused to grant his transfer request.

He was reinstated to the squad after being initially dropped due to disciplinary measures and could now be open to leaving again.

Gnonto is no longer as important as he once was for Leeds following some key recruitment last summer, and more quality additions could be on the cards ahead of next season.

Farke wants to strengthen his squad after a relegation battle, and the Italian could drop further down the pecking order next term if he remains at Elland Road beyond this summer.