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Leeds United enter the battle for Burnley’s star, with West Ham poised to buy the 20-year-old

According to reporter Sacha Tavolieri, Leeds United are interested in signing Burnley winger Manuel Benson since they want to sell Wilfried Gnonto to West Ham.

Manuel Benson
Leeds United attacker Gnonto was at the focus of a lengthy transfer speculation in the summer but ultimately, the Italian star ended up sticking with the Whites. He has been unable to break into Daniel Farke‘s starting XI this season, prompting further speculation about his departure.

Now, fascinating revelations have emerged from Belgian journalist Tavolieri.

He claims that, with Leeds United expecting to sell Gnonto to Premier League club West Ham, the Whites are pursuing Burnley‘s out-of-favour ace Manuel Benson as a primary replacement target. Southampton has also been pursuing the winger, who scored 14 goals and assisted four times in 37 games for the Clarets last season as they won the Championship.

Benson has only played five times this season, with one Premier League start coming in August.

Significant developments…

Leeds United‘s interest in Benson is undoubtedly noteworthy. He was electric for Burnley last season, and adding him to an already formidable attack might boost the Whites’ promotion chances even more.

Manuel Benson
Regarding Gnonto, it appears to be a significant step towards the conclusion of his stay at the club. The likely sale to West Ham this month would put an end to a long drama, allowing him to start again following a difficult summer and season in the Championship.

The Whites should collect a decent amount for his services if they strike a selling agreement as expected, so fans will be keeping an eye on things. As far as replacements go, Benson would be a great candidate, so only time will tell how the situation plays out.

 

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