Joe Gelhardt wearing a 50-50 Leeds and Hull shirt

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Joe Gelhardt set for crunch Leeds United talks as transfer favourites named

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07 Jun 2026, 8:09 am

Joe Gelhardt is officially stuck at a crossroads at Leeds United.

Having signed from Wigan as one of England's brightest prospects back in 2021, it never quite worked out at Elland Road.

Gelhardt has delivered some memorable moments, like that goal against Norwich in the Premier League, but he has never been given a fair shot.

Two loan spells at Hull City later, and Gelhardt is technically back in the Premier League after securing promotion at Wembley.

Daniel Farke and Leeds will have been watching on, but an exit from LS11 still appears most likely this summer.

Joe Gelhardt to sit down with Leeds United

Now the season is over, the young striker will want his future sorted as soon as possible.

Alan Nixon has reported via his Patreon that Gelhardt is set for crunch talks with Leeds, and could sell him soon.

Hull are said to be favourites, and the obvious choice, but Rangers continue to be mentioned as a possible destination.

Leeds United could be set for Joe Gelhardt premium after Hull City's Wembley scenes

With one year left on a big contract at Elland Road, Hull would be happy to fork out after promotion to the Premier League.

49ers could have final say on Joe Gelhardt

Unfortunately for certain players, football is a business now.

Gelhardt may want to return to Hull, but if Rangers come to the table with more money, there's only one bid being accepted.

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Paraag Marathe and the 49ers obviously have their ties at Ibrox, with Andrew Cavenagh calling the shots.

Hull appear to be clear favourites, though, and with Premier League money now available to them, Leeds should be happy to comply.

With Ethan Ampadu signing his new long-term contract and plans in place to strengthen the squad, sales will be natural too.

Leeds and the rest of the Premier League will now follow SCR spending rules, so extra revenue and player sales will help.

Bigger names like Joel Piroe and Willy Gnonto could leave because of that, with another significant turnaround expected in West Yorkshire.

Gelhardt could be first out of the door, and Hull appear to be ready to do anything to make sure he heads their way.

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