Leeds United forward Wilfried Gnonto is reportedly attracting interest from Juventus ahead of the summer window.

The Lowdown: First-team impact

Former Whites manager Jesse Marsch stated in the summer that Gnonto ‘wouldn't be Premier League ready’, however, the Italian arrived at Elland Road on deadline day from FC Zurich as the club's search for a forward went down to the wire.

Since then, the 19-year-old has made a positive impact at first team level, contributing to six goals in 19 appearances. Gary Neville was left impressed with the Leeds youngster against Aston Villa back in January, saying:

'To see someone so mature, so young is very unusual in that position. Sometimes you see potential and talent but watching him so closely, his understanding of where to be, his choice of pass, when to run with it, his awareness of teammates, really good honestly.'

Italy manager Roberto Mancini has also praised Gnonto following his time at Leeds, saying:

‘Gnonto is a young boy, no one has thought of hiring him but he plays as a starter in the Premier League and that’s not a given at 19. He can still improve and he’s young, he has quality. I hope other young people can follow his example and go abroad to play. If they are good then they play.’

As well as Neville and Mancini, it looks as if his displays have been catching the eye of Juventus officials.

The Latest: Transfer update

Calciomercato provided an update regarding Gnonto in the last 48 hours. They said that Juventus have already started planning for the summer transfer market and have Gnonto on a list of potential targets.

The report states that Juventus officials could look to use Weston McKennie as part of a potential transfer, with Leeds having the option to buy the USA midfielder at the end of the season in a deal worth €35m (£30m).

The Verdict: A worry

This appears to be an extremely worrying update on Gnonto, who reportedly ‘would be very happy to return to Italy, especially in a top club like Juventus’.

He has been a bright spark in what has been a disappointing season on the whole in Yorkshire, with Gnonto’s stunning goal against Cardiff City in the FA Cup earlier this year being compared to fellow countryman Paolo Di Canio.

Gnonto is under contract at Leeds until 2027, however, should the Whites suffer relegation to the Championship over the coming months, the forward could become one of the most sought-after players in Yorkshire.