According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, if Leeds United sign a forward in January, it could make Joe Gelhardt available for a loan transfer.
Florian Plettenberg has revealed that Leeds and Hoffenheim are discussing a transfer for attacker Georginio Rutter.
Hay later claimed Rutter’s signing would lead the club to approve a loan move for Gelhardt, who did not get much playing time in the 2022-23 campaign.
“Meanwhile, it is understood that Leeds have received a significant amount of Championship interest for Joe Gelhardt, a striker whose already limited playing time could be jeopardized by the arrival of a new face at Elland Road. Swansea City are among Gelhardt’s admirers,” Hay wrote.
“United have yet to make Gelhardt available, but the acquisition of Rutter or another striker could spark discussions about whether Gelhardt will be able to consider temporary offers as a way to ensure more regular first-team football.
“Leeds continue to see him as an important part of their long-term future and pegged the 20-year-old to a 2027 deal last year.”
