Leeds United Make Surprise Decision as Sky Sports Reveal Fiorentina Medical Update

Leeds United have given Wilfried Gnonto permission to travel to Italy and undergo a medical with Fiorentina, but the winger’s proposed move is far from certain.

The Italian forward is expected to complete his medical ahead of a possible move to the Florence-based club, with the transfer window now entering its final stages. However, Leeds have made it clear that Gnonto will not be allowed to leave unless they can bring in a suitable replacement before the deadline.

That means the player’s journey to Italy does not automatically mean his Leeds career is over.

The Whites are still working on their own transfer business, with Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk understood to be the main target to replace Gnonto if he eventually leaves Elland Road.

According to Sky Sports journalist Zinny Boswell, Leeds have allowed Gnonto to travel because it gives the player a chance to complete the necessary steps for the Fiorentina deal. If Leeds manage to secure their replacement, the transfer can then move forward without losing valuable time.

But if the Whites fail to bring another attacker through the door, Gnonto could yet return to Yorkshire.

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Why Gnonto’s Fiorentina move is not finished yet

There is an important difference between allowing a player to complete a medical and giving final approval for a transfer.

leedsunitedLeeds appear to be using the situation to protect themselves against the transfer deadline. Gnonto can complete his medical with Fiorentina now, meaning the paperwork and medical checks can be handled while Leeds continue their search for another attacker.

The final decision, however, could depend on what happens in the remaining hours of the window.

Gnonto has found his opportunities limited at Elland Road and a move to Fiorentina could give him a better chance of regular football. The 22-year-old has already made four appearances and four starts, but his future remains unclear while Leeds try to strengthen their own squad.

For Leeds, simply losing Gnonto without adding another forward would leave Daniel Farke with another problem to solve.

That is why the club are not prepared to let the player leave without bringing someone else in.

The situation could therefore become one of the more interesting deadline-day stories involving the Whites, because the two transfers are effectively connected.

If Leeds sign their replacement, Gnonto’s Fiorentina move can be completed. If they do not, the winger may have to stay at Elland Road despite already travelling to Italy.

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Mykhailo Mudryk remains the key target

At present, Mykhailo Mudryk is the main name being linked with the role of Gnonto’s potential replacement.

Leeds have continued to show interest in the Chelsea winger, who could be available on loan before the transfer deadline. The Ukraine international has been identified as a player who could add pace and creativity to Farke’s attacking options.

The Whites have already been working on a possible deal for Mudryk, but they still need an agreement with Chelsea.

That makes the next stage of Leeds’ transfer business particularly important.

Gnonto’s situation is effectively waiting for Leeds to solve their own attacking depth problem. Until that happens, Fiorentina cannot be completely certain that the Italian winger will arrive.

There is also a wider squad issue for Farke to consider.

Leeds want more competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha in the striker positions, while they would also ideally like cover for Gabriel Gudmundsson at left wing-back.

The club therefore have several areas that could require attention before the window closes.

For now, though, Mudryk remains the most obvious answer to the immediate problem created by Gnonto’s possible departure.

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Leeds face a race against time

The timing could hardly be more difficult for Leeds.

Gnonto is already preparing for his medical in Italy, while the Whites are still trying to complete another attacking signing. That leaves little room for mistakes, especially with the transfer deadline approaching.

The decision to let Gnonto travel suggests Leeds believe there is still a realistic chance of completing the Fiorentina deal. At the same time, the club clearly do not want to commit themselves until a replacement is secured.

It means the next few hours could decide whether Gnonto officially leaves Elland Road or returns to the Leeds squad.

For Farke, the priority is simple. Leeds need another forward.

For Gnonto, the situation is equally clear. He wants regular football, and Fiorentina could provide that opportunity. But neither side has complete control over the situation yet.

Leeds must first complete their own transfer business before they can safely allow Gnonto to leave.

With Mudryk still being pursued and further attacking cover wanted, the Whites could be heading towards a very busy conclusion to the transfer window.

The fact Gnonto has already been allowed to travel makes the Fiorentina move look close, but there is still one major condition standing in its way: Leeds must find his replacement first.

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