Birmingham City want Hull City promotion hero from Leeds United
Birmingham City are interested in a move for Leeds United attacker Joe Gelhardt, as per BBC reporter Mike White on X. The Blues are keen on landing an ambitious deal for the forward this summer as they prepare for the start of the new Championship season. BCFC will be aiming to get into the play-offs under the guidance of head coach Chris Davies.
What happened?
Gelhardt, 24, has spent the past year-and-a-half on loan at Hull City from Leeds United and was a key player for the Tigers. He fired 15 league goals for the East Yorkshire outfit in the last campaign to help them gain a surprise promotion to the Premier League.
Why it matters for Birmingham City
In this latest update regarding his situation, BBC Humberside Sport journalist White has claimed on X that the Blues want to lure him to the Midlands from Elland Road in this transfer window. However, they face competition from 'several' other teams at this moment in time.
What comes next?
The ex-England youth international is a proven performer at second-tier level. He has boosted his reputation at Hull City and would give the Blues more competition and depth at the top end of the pitch. Gelhardt looks set to leave Leeds United over the coming weeks after being left out of their pre-season tour. The Whites will want to get as much money for his services as possible.
Birmingham City could see Gelhardt as someone to inject more quality into their attacking department. If BCFC managed to secure his signature, it would be a big statement of intent. The club will be aiming to get into the play-offs under the guidance of head coach Chris Davies, and Gelhardt's signing would be a significant boost to their chances.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 10th in Championship, 64 pts, 17W-13D-16L from 46 games, recent form DWWDW. Goals this season: 57 scored, 56 conceded (+1 goal difference). Title race: 31 points behind leaders Coventry.
