Lazio make contact for Leeds Unitedโ€™s Wilfried Gnonto

The transfer team at Lazio have identified Wilfried Gnonto as a prime target for the January transfer window.

Thatโ€™s according to Daniele Longo, who have provided a fresh insight into the future of Leeds Unitedโ€™s wantaway Italian international on Thursday.

After missing out on a move to Everton in the summer, it is claimed that Gnonto is now ready to push for a transfer once more following the turn of the year. In fact, the youngster has gone as far as to ask his agents to seek out suitors, in a bid to secure a return to Serie A in January.

Roma were the first club contacted, albeit with the Giallorossi having made clear that they are not interested at present, instead focusing their attentions on defensive reinforcements with a view to the 2nd half of the term.

And this stance appears to have opened the door to the capitalโ€™s other headline club.

Calciomercato reveal that Lazio, and boss Maurizio Sarri, are huge fans of Gnontoโ€™s talents, therefore keen to strike a deal with their Leeds counterparts.

A meeting between the two parties recently took place, with a โ‚ฌ25 million price-tag having been quoted.

Lazio deem as much to be excessive, with a 2nd meeting therefore planned, during which the Biancocelesti will attempt to negotiate a reduced fee.

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Conor Laird | GIFN

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