Joe Gelhardt
‘Looks closest’: Journalist provides transfer update on exciting Leeds target
In the latest Q/A with Leeds Live, journalist Beren Cross has answered some of the questions from Leeds fans related to transfer updates and other issues. When asked to comment on Leeds United’s interest in Wigan Athletic forward Joe Gelhardt, Cross said the 18-year-old is certainly the freshest name ‘which looks closest’. At the same time, he has suggested that many names being linked with Leeds out there at the moment ‘are wide of the mark’. The Whites have already signed Illan Meslier and Helder Costa on permanent deals. Jack Harrison is expected to sign this week as well, while Leeds are looking to sign Ben White as well. He wrote: “Gelhardt is certainly the freshest name which looks closest, but it’s easy to overlook the names everyone knows about, who cost money. Meslier and Cos...
Phil Hay delivers exciting Leeds transfer update in three words on Twitter
According to The Athletic journalist, Adam Crafton, Leicester City are favourites to sign Joe Gelhardt from Wigan Athletic but talks have stalled. It has been claimed that the admins want to hold talks with several Championship clubs on Monday. The fees discussed are some way below £1.5m. When a fan asked Phil Hay to comment on whether Leeds are one of the interested parties, the Athletic journalist replied – “Leeds like Gelhardt.” Leeds like Gelhardt — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 11, 2020 Gelhardt is a promising young forward. The 18-year-old has impressed this season for the Latics, who have gone into administration and may need to sell some of their star players. The youngster has made two starts and 15 substitute appearances in the Championship for the Latics this season, scoring one goa...
