Joe Gelhardt is poised to leave Leeds United on a permanent basis this summer after an impressive loan spell with Hull City in the Championship.
The 24-year-old striker spent last season on loan with the Tigers and made a significant impact, scoring 15 goals and registering six assists for a combined 21 goal involvements.
Gelhardt played a meaningful role in helping Hull City secure promotion to the Premier League, cementing his value to the club over the course of the campaign.
With that promotion now confirmed, Hull are expected to push for a permanent deal to keep the striker at the club ahead of their top-flight return.
Journalist Beren Cross has reported that the forward has no way back at Elland Road, making a departure from Leeds essentially inevitable this summer.
Cross revealed to The Athletic: “Hull’s promotion to the Premier League and Gelhardt’s success there would suggest a deal can be done, but Leeds will see who else likes the forward and what they will be willing to pay.”
He also noted: “Hard to see a route back for Gelhardt at Leeds,” underlining just how final the situation appears to be for the young striker.
Leeds are expected to field interest from multiple clubs, assessing what fee they can command for the 24-year-old before agreeing to any deal.
Hull City will be eager to get their business done quickly, knowing that Gelhardt’s performances could attract attention from other Premier League clubs during the transfer window.
Gelhardt himself will be keen to resolve his future without delay, with regular Premier League football a priority as he enters what many regard as a crucial period in his career.
A permanent move to Hull City would offer him the platform he needs, providing consistent game time in the top flight with a club that already knows his qualities well.
At 24, Gelhardt is at an age where stability and regular football matter enormously, and a clean break from Leeds looks like the best outcome for all parties involved.
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