Leeds United winger Willy Gnonto is reportedly attracting interest from Saudi Arabian clubs ahead of the January window.

If Leeds find themselves in with a chance of survival by the time the January window rolls around, they cannot let opportunities pass them by.

With that, signings ought to be made to strengthen the attack. The only issue is that managing director Robbie Evans has already stated how the club has ‘maxed out’ PSR, so would need to sell.

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Leeds United winger Willy Gnonto subject to growing Saudi Arabia interest – Report

Italian international winger Willy Gnonto is currently recovering from a frustrating calf issue. As he plans to return after the break, he’s attracting interest.

That’s according to MOT Leeds News, who report that clubs from Saudi Arabia are preparing an offer for the 21-year-old.

Willy Gnonto is looking to recover from injury, but is subject to reported Saudi Arabian interest. (REUTERS/Jaimi Joy)

Of course, backed by the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabian clubs have bankrolled enormous spending in the past few years. Saudi Pro League sides Neom SC and Al-Ittihad are claimed to be keen on the United wide man.

Neom are newcomers to the top flight over in the Middle East. In the process, they’ve made a number of eye-catching signings over the summer. They signed Alexandre Lacazette, Abdoulaye Doucoure, and Marcin Bulka among others.

As for Al-Ittihad, Gnonto would play alongside N’Golo Kante, Karim Benzema, Fabinho and Moussa Diaby amongst others. They did, however, already spend “over £26million” on a young right-winger in Braga’s Roger Fernandes back in the summer.

What do Leeds United do with Willy Gnonto if Saudi Arabian clubs offer huge money?

At this stage, it’s a transfer that you simply don’t even think about accepting.

However, there is a school of thought that I can see some having, where a sale of (for example) £30million for Gnonto would be seen as beneficial.

We’ve seen Sunderland been able to spend massive sums after cashing in on two players during the summer. If Leeds want to spend big in January, a big sale might be required.

However, we already look short of creative spark and right-wing depth. Selling Gnonto would set us back even further in that position.

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