Leeds United must go higher to land FC Zurich winger Willy Gnonto.
Il Corriere dello Sport says Leeds have made a bid of around €5 million, but the Swiss club are seeking closer to €8 million.
Gnonto is said to be 'waiting to know his future in the last days of the transfer market' as he has just 12 months left to run on his current deal.
Leeds manager Jesse Marsch has already publicly confirmed the Italy international is a player Leeds are aware of.
The teenage Italy international, formerly of Inter Milan, has also been linked with a return to Serie A.