Leeds United’s board is unclear what to do with the “special” £15,000-a-week player, who wishes to join a different club in January, according to a recent report. The Whites returned to winning ways on Saturday, defeating Derby County 2-0 at Elland Road, and now sit second in the table, one point behind leaders Sheffield United.
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Daniel Farke’s team is in a strong position moving into January. However, he is interested in bringing in new players.
Leeds United have expressed interest in signing Khuliso Mudau from Sundowns, according to recent reports. He would be another option at right-back for the boss, as the 29-year-old has spent his whole career in South Africa.
Leeds United are interested in both Mudau and Diego Luna from Real Salt Lake in the MLS. Luna has emerged as a potential target for the Yorkshire club, and they are considering a January move, although a deal is far from certain. The Whites have been closely monitoring his progress, but they are not the only team interested in the starlet, who might cost up to £3 million.
Joe Gelhardt’s future at Leeds is uncertain.
According to Football Insider, Leeds United’s Joe Gelhardt is interested in joining Rangers during the January transfer window. The 22-year-old’s time at Elland Road appears to be coming to a close, as he remains on the margins of the first-team.
The forward, nicknamed “special” by Jamie Carragher, has been with the Yorkshire club since August 2020, when he joined from Wigan Athletic. Gelhardt has impressed in Premier League 2 for Leeds, but he has struggled to replicate his form with the first squad, owing in large part to a lack of regular playing time.
According to this source, with January approaching, Gelhardt wants to quit the Whites and join Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. However, the Championship side is uncertain on whether to sanction a loan deal or wait for a permanent bid, which the Ibrox club is unlikely to be able to finance.
| Joe Gelhardt’s Leeds stats | |
|---|---|
| Apps | 57 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 5 |
Gelhardt, who makes £15,000 per week at Elland Road, has only played 72 minutes of football in all competitions this season and is unlikely to improve due to his low position in Farke’s plans. Rangers are interested in his potential to play in a variety of positions, but due to financial constraints at Ibrox, they will only consider a loan deal for the youthful attacker.
The Scottish side is not alone in their pursuit, as a number of Championship clubs are also interested in taking Gelhardt on loan, leaving the Whites board unclear whether to play the waiting game and hope one of these clubs gives an upfront fee.
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