Leeds United started the transfer window hoping to sell some first team stars, but have only moved one on a transfer deal this summer. The rest of the players still remain with the club.
Max Wober is the only player that has left Elland Road in a transfer deal, joining Werder Bremen on loan till the end of the season. The German club could yet add another Leeds player, as an agreement has been reached over Isaac Schmidt.
Daniel Farke’s selection for the pre-season camp made it clear who was in his plans for next season. And immediately after the first friendly against Manchester United, it was obvious that some players’ futures were over. Patrick Bamford is the biggest name left out so far. Farke revealed he had a private conversation with the striker before coming to that decision.
With just weeks left till the Premier League kicks off, Leeds still need to move some players. The likes of Bamford, Greenwood, Gelhardt and Gyabi are expected to leave in the coming weeks.
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Rangers open talks with Leeds United over Joe Gelhardt
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According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, Rangers have contacted Leeds over a permanent deal for Joe Gelhardt.
The forward has been in the UK training with the U21 side. He netted in a friendly win for the team in a friendly on Thursday. There have been no official figures, but it looks like Gelhardt may finally be getting his move away from Elland Road.
Understand Rangers are in talks with Leeds over a permanent deal for Joe Gelhardt.#LUFC #RangersFC pic.twitter.com/tDsqGfcF9P
— Pete O’Rourke (@SportsPeteO) August 1, 2025
He was among a trio of former Leeds U21 players instructed to find a club this summer, alongside Sam Greenwood and Darko Gyabi.
Mateo Joseph future is undecided
Another youngster who could leave the club this summer is Mateo Joseph.
The latest report surrounding the youngster is that Leeds are expecting to keep him at the club. The Whites will not be forced into selling him, as club executives are very high on him. Daniel Farke is also expected to back any decision that involves keeping the Spain U21 star at Elland Road this summer.
Daniel Farke needs to accept responsibility for Gelhardt departure
Joe Gelhardt was a promising talent, but never got enough chances in the first team. Under Daniel Farke, he barely got any playing time leading to his loan to Hull City this past season. Though there was no report of tension between the two, Farke clearly felt the forward was not ready to be a regular in the first team.
Gelhardt just wanted playing time, and could now have the big opportunity he needs joining a Champions League club in Rangers.
Could he share the number ten position with Aaronson. Leeds will need more than 11 players.