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On August 19th, we carried a report from Alfredo Pedullà, who explained Leeds United are ‘pressing’ with the ‘possibility of defining the details’ to sign Wilfried Gnonto.

It was also stated Friday could have been the day to make progress in the operation.

This report surfaced before Jesse Marsch confirmed Leeds’ interest in the 18-year-old during his pre-match press conference on Friday.

Another report from Alfredo Pedullà explains there is no agreement between the Whites and the Swiss Super League champions for the striker’s transfer.

The Italy international’s deal expires in 2023. Leeds offer €5m plus bonuses, while Zürich are demanding €8-9m [likely including bonuses because Alfredo Pedullà said yesterday Zürich are requesting €6-7m plus add-ons].

It’s said a ‘conference call is scheduled’ on Saturday to ‘try to get closer’ on finances. The English club’s chairman, Andrea Radrizzani, is ‘pushing’ to bring Gnonto to Leeds.

Monza are in the background and may jump in for the teenager, if Leeds United fail to find an agreement in the next few hours.