Leeds United still have some business to do between now and the end of the transfer window. The club just completed their biggest move of the window, signing James Trafford from Manchester City.
The Whites have lined up a few more targets in the next few weeks.
Per Sky sources a backup keeper, a fullback, a midfielder, an attacking midfielder and a striker are on the list. Leeds need as much help as they can ahead of the new season.
In the meantime, the club have to seal a few more exits.
Leeds have sold Pascal Struijk, Isaac Schmidt and Jack Harrison. Max Wober also left on a free transfer and ended up joining German club Schalke.
Sky Sports confirm imminent Leeds United exit
Leeds United currently have Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Lukas Nmecha, Joel Piroe and Joe Gelhardt as striker options going into next season.
But it is likely that Piroe and Gelhardt will leave Elland Road.
Joel Piroe has slipped down the pecking order, and was only limited to cameos off the bench last season. Joe Gelhardt spent last year on loan with Hull City and had a very good campaign.
He scored 15 goals as the Tigers won Premier League promotion via the playoffs.
Hull have been strongly linked with a move for the Leeds forward, but the interest slowed down early in the window. This week, the links have intensified as Tigers boss Sergej Jakirovic revealed that he hopes the striker will join.
#LUFC forward Joe Gelhardt’s return to Hull City in a permanent deal is very close. @SkySports_Tim @DanyalHKhan 🤝 https://t.co/wfysNqymKT
— Zinny Boswell (@ZinnyBoswell) August 12, 2026
On Wednesday, Sky Sports’ Zinny Boswell revealed that Gelhardt is close to a move to Hull City.
Per the report, it will be a permanent deal. However, the exact transfer fee has yet to be mentioned.
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Best outcome for all parties
Joe Gelhardt spent over a season at Leeds United barely kicking a ball until he joined Hull City on loan.
His half season spell was good enough for them to sign him back for a full campaign. Gelhardt has improved his value with his outstanding performance on loan.
Now, the Whites have gotten clubs to line up to sign him.
Hull City will have enough funds to complete the transfer with their prize money from the Championship playoff win.
Gelhardt leaving the club will be the best outcome for everyone involved. The Leeds forward finally joins a team he wants to play for and the 49ers get some funds to reinvest in the transfer window.
