Major twist emerges in Joe Gelhardt’s proposed switch from Leeds United to Rangers — Leeds United News 2/8/25
Adam Elliott
Joe Gelhardt is one of the players who Leeds United are
willing to move on this summer, with the 23-year-old out of favour under Daniel
Farke.
Having been in the first-team fold to start with last
season, it was clear that Joe Gelhardt had too many forward players in front of
him and a loan away from Leeds United was his best bet.
The youngster arrived from Wigan Athletic back in 2020, but
opportunities have often been limited. Loans to Sunderland and Hull City have
been productive, but a permanent exit looks to be on the cards this summer.
It’s thought that a transfer fee between £3 million and 4
million is required for Gelhardt to exit West Yorkshire. That would be a big
PSR gain for Leeds after he signed from Wigan for just shy of £1 million.
The 23-year-old is one of eight players who can now leave
Leeds permanently, with numerous reports stating Leeds are willing to listen to
offers for Gelhardt.
Gelhardt has hinted at regular first-team football as well,
with Hull fans desperate for Gelhardt to sign permanently at the MKM after a
successful loan stint.
One solution is that Wrexham could have been an answer for
Gelhardt, but others claim 49ers-owned Rangers are eyeing Gelhardt on a
permanent basis this summer.
Leeds and Rangers are reportedly in Gelhardt talks already,
but the latest information has outlined something else regarding a potential
switch to Ibrox.
Journalist Chris Jack claims that “there is nothing in that
one” with regards to Gelhardt being linked with the Scottish giants.
Sky Sports commentator and EFL pundit Don Goodman believes
Leeds should sell Gelhardt for the good of his career.
He said: “With Joe Gelhardt, it almost seems pointless
keeping him at the football club if you’re Leeds United.
“He’s been there a long time and not made the breakthrough
even when they’ve been in the Championship. So, for all parties, it would be
the best thing for him to move on.
“Whether that’s to Hull or not remains to be seen.
Obviously, it was a tough season last season and Joe is still looking to kick
on, really.
“I remember him breaking through at Wigan, this talented
young kid that everyone was excited about, but it hasn’t really kicked on yet.
“So, hopefully the best is yet to come for him.”