Victor Orta is tipping Wilfried Gnonto to ‘surprise’ supporters following his deadline day switch to Leeds United earlier this month. Gnonto’s signature was announced in the hours that followed the closure of the transfer window, with the club moving late to secure the 18-year-old from Swiss side FC Zurich.
The Italian international hasn’t had the chance to make a first-team debut yet, with the postponement of two fixtures ensuring Leeds will go a month without first-team Premier League action. However, he has made an appearance for the club’s under-21s this month, starting Leeds’ 6-2 win over Southampton in front of more than 10,000 fans at Elland Road last week.
That appearance came on the night of his latest call-up for the national team and he could be involved on Friday night as Roberto Mancini’s side take on England at the San Siro. It remains to be seen how Marsch plans to use him on the domestic scene, particularly as the head coach has previously suggested that Gnonto wouldn’t be ready for immediate Premier League action.
