Joe Gelhardt set for 'talks' over Leeds United future amid Hull City and Rangers links
A fresh claim regarding Leeds United’s Joe Gelhardt after his season on loan at Hull City
Joe Gelhardt is reportedly set for talks over his Leeds United future after a successful season on loan at Hull City.
Having ended the 2024/25 campaign at the MKM Stadium, Gelhardt was sent back to Hull for a second loan spell last summer.
The 24-year-old, who can operate out wide, up front or in behind a forward, weighed in with 15 goals across 44 appearances in all competitions.
His 15-goal haul helped Hull reach the Championship play-off final, in which they defeated Middlesbrough to book a place in the Premier League.
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Joe Gelhardt set for ‘talks’
According to reporter Alan Nixon via his Patreon page, Gelhardt is due to speak to Leeds about his future soon.
Hull are said to be keen on getting him back and Scottish giants Rangers, who share an ownership group with Leeds, have also been credited with interest.
Gelhardt has just one year remaining on his deal, therefore another loan exit would not really suit Leeds. Given he has sent his value skyrocketing with his displays out on loan, the Whites will most likely be reluctant to lose him on a free next summer.
Joe Gelhardt’s stance on future
Rangers may have the advantage of being owned by 49ers Enterprises, but Hull are a club who have won a place in Gelhardt’s heart.
Last month when asked if he would gladly pen a permanent Tigers deal, he responded: "It's a good question, isn't it? Let's see what happens over the summer, but it's pretty clear what I want to do.”
Regarding Hull’s promotion, he said: “It's amazing, it feels brilliant. To get back to the Premier League with Hull City, I love the club, I'm buzzing, I'm absolutely buzzing.
“It just shows what can happen in 12 months. Under the situations we had, with the embargo, we were always at a disadvantage; everybody had written us off, now we've proved everyone wrong, and now we're off to the Premier League."