Daniel Farke
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Josh Edwards
Tue 5 August 2025 16:10, UK
Leeds United are on the verge of securing an exit for one of their many unwanted strikers.
Daniel Farke will be well aware of the need to trim his squad before the end of the window, with several Leeds stars in need of moves away.
While the business done so far has been solid, Leeds are being held back in the market by their inability to offload fringe players who are on respectable wages.
However, an exit for one of their forwards is edging closer to completion, and it could see them save a healthy amount of money.
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Leeds United boss, Farke (Credit: Imago)
Hull City closing on Leeds transfer
Hull City are reportedly set to sign former Blades striker Oli McBurnie, and are looking to partner the Scotsman with a man from Elland Road.
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That man being Joe Gelhardt, who spent part of the previous campaign on loan with them in the Championship.
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Gelhardt’s form last season.
The 23-year-old will be joining them again this summer, and if the Tigers are covering his wages as anticipated, it could save Leeds a healthy sum of money.
Via Capology, Gelhardt earns £15,000 per week, which, across the season, would see him pocket £705,000.
It won’t be a game-changing amount of money for the Whites, but it will be a welcome boost for a side that still have business to do.
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Gelhardt was on loan at Hull last season (Credit: Imago)
Farke needs to see more movement this week
In 11 days, Leeds face Everton in the Premier League opener, and the need for attacking arrivals is apparent.
Leeds need to address that as a matter of urgency over the next few days, to get them through the door and ready to hit the ground running.
Patrick Bamford could join Gelhardt in leaving Elland Road this month, with the future of Mateo Joseph also in doubt amid links with a move back to Spain.
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