Willy Gnonto transfer latest: West Ham interest, Leeds United's stance, Conflicting Everton reports | OneFootball

Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto hasn't been as effective in the final third as he would have wanted to be this season.

Having come down from the Premier League at the end of last term, this season was a good opportunity for the Italian to secure goals and assists on a regular basis ahead of a potential Italy call for Euro 2024 later on this year.

But two major things have disrupted his 2023/24 campaign.

He made himself unavailable for some games in August after being told by the Whites that he wouldn't be allowed to leave the club during the summer transfer window, despite other key players departing Elland Road.

He also sustained an injury at Hull City that kept him out for around a month - and with these two incidents in mind - it's no real surprise that he hasn't enjoyed a successful season in West Yorkshire.

However, there's still plenty of speculation surrounding the 20-year-old's future at the moment.

And we take a look at the latest transfer headlines involving the winger below.

West Ham United have taken an interest in the 20-year-old, according to a report from SportsLens.

They are thought to be prepared to make an enquiry for the winger in the coming days, ahead of a potential approach for the Italian.

The Irons took an interest in him during the summer - but were unable to get a deal over the line then and will now see whether Leeds' stance has changed.

Fulham are also named in this report as a side that have taken a closer look at the youngster, but West Ham could move ahead of them in this race.

Unfortunately for David Moyes' side, it seems as though they face a real challenge in their potential quest to sign Gnonto.

Leeds are still keen to retain him, according to Ben Jacobs, who told Give Me Sport: "I don't think that Daniel Farke could necessarily block anything because it's obviously up to the Leeds hierarchy. But Farke will have a say.

"My information is still the same in that - after the whole saga with Everton and even though that interest may not have gone away - Leeds are very intent on keeping Gnonto this window.

"Given Everton's 10-point deduction, subject to an appeal, a move might be quite risky if it became feasible. You get to the point where Gnonto would have to question who is more likely to be in the Premier League next season - Leeds or Everton.

Rudy Galetti believes Everton are back in talks with Leeds to try and recruit Gnonto.

They were heavily linked with the winger during the summer and consider him a "main target", with the Toffees seemingly retaining their interest.

Sean Dyche's side already have one Leeds man at Goodison Park - but he's only on loan and Gnonto could be a long-term replacement for the Englishman.