Birmingham City must react to Wrexham's transfer move for Joe Gelhardt, a 23-year-old attacker from Leeds United. The Blues' attacking department is reshuffled amid the signing of Luis Vazquez and the departure of Kyogo Furuhashi. Gelhardt's pre-season has been one spent away from the Whites' first-team fold after continuing to be an outcast in Daniel Farke's plans, having spent the best part of the past 18 months on loan with Hull City, scoring 20 times for the Tigers in 64 games.
What happened?
Birmingham City's move for Leeds United's Joe Gelhardt has quietened in recent days. However, recent developments involving Wrexham mean that those in the West Midlands may be on red alert in the race to sign Gelhardt.
Why it matters for Birmingham City
The attacker's experience and quality would add further to the Blues' attacking department, which is reshuffled amid the signing of Luis Vazquez and the departure of Kyogo Furuhashi. Gelhardt's pre-season has been one spent away from the Whites' first-team fold, and his experience in the Championship would be valuable for the Blues.
What comes next?
The transfer window is under three weeks away from closing, and Birmingham City must react to Wrexham's transfer move for Gelhardt. The Blues' attacking department is reshuffled, and Gelhardt's experience and quality would add further to the team's chances of competing for a place in the Championship play-offs.
