If this is not 'tapping-up', what is? Gnonto is off to Everton, apparently, with everything agreed but the price. So either we allowed them to speak to him, or they tapped him up. Personally I'd insist he puts in a transfer request, which will lose him his 5% cut of the deal (or does that not happen these days?). I'd also double his price to £30m - minimum. So, so disappointed if he leaves. Only striker we've got that can hit the byeline & cut back accurately.
https://www.leedsallover.com/leeds-...n-5-year-deal-fee-not-agreed-fabrizio-romano/