Report: Kevin Thelwell Making Significant Progress to Sign £25m ‘Rocket’ Eager to Join Everton
In recent years, Everton has struggled to attract players due to their poor performance and constant relegation threats.
Few were eager to join Everton amid its struggles, fearing its uncertain future. This changed with the arrival of Sean Dyche, a brilliant managerial appointment.
Dyche steadied Goodison Park with a staunch, unrelenting style that gave the team a fighting chance.
With this renewed confidence, players are now intrigued by a move to Everton, especially with the new stadium on the horizon. One transfer target has been particularly persistent, highlighting his desperation to join the club.
Everton is closing in on signing Wilfried Gnonto. Reports indicate that Everton is also close to acquiring Jesper Lindstrom, suggesting Dyche’s attack will be bolstered this summer. However, Dyche’s plans don’t stop there, especially with funds from Amadou Onana’s transfer to Aston Villa. TEAMtalk reports that alongside Lindstrom, Everton remains interested in Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United.
The report states: “TEAMtalk has been informed that talks with Leeds United are progressing well for the signing of Wilfried Gnonto, who the Toffees missed out on last summer.
The Italian international is keen to complete the switch to Goodison Park. Everton would like to sign him for £20m, while Leeds are holding out for £25m. We understand that a deal could be struck in the very near future that sees Everton put down £20m up front, with the potential fee to rise to £25m with performance-related add-ons.”
For Evertonians, one particular line in this report stands out and is likely music to their ears. Wilfried Gnonto’s eagerness to join Everton is abundantly clear, underscored by last summer’s failed efforts to sign him, during which he submitted a transfer request at Elland Road. His desire to move from Yorkshire to Merseyside was evident.
Ultimately, Gnonto stayed an additional season in the Championship, but Leeds’ failure to gain promotion has proven detrimental.
A player of his calibre belongs in the Premier League, especially after his impressive debut campaign in the 2022/23 season, during which Danny Mills called him a “pocket rocket.”
If Gnonto manages to secure his move to Everton, he could bring his dynamic style to their attack, potentially revolutionizing the team.
His determination to join the Toffees could enhance his performances, making him a valuable asset for Everton.
