The future stays unsure for one Leeds United teen who didn’t journey to the USA.
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has recommended Leeds United winger Joe Gelhardt will not be on the prime of his attacking transfer shortlist.
Hull had been anticipated to make a everlasting transfer for Gelhardt, who was not in Leeds’ pre-season US tour squad and is prone to depart, however as but there was no palpable progress. In a surprising admission, Tigers boss Jakirovic first insisted he needed to signal the 24-year-old earlier than happening to recommend he isn’t atop their summer time buying checklist.
“If it’s my decision, he will be here with us,” Jakirovic informed BBC Humberside Sport. “We are expecting some players in these positions, the No.10 or right-winger, so we have to wait. I know everything about Joffy, he scored 15 goals and got seven assists. We know everything about him. He doesn’t need any adaptation but we will see. If nobody comes, I would like to sign Joffy.”
Asked if there was some resistance from the recruitment group, he added: “No, it’s not resistance. It’s just that we are trying to bring in better players. Players with experience in the Premier League which is very important. Hopefully we can bring this because we are working on that, but it’s very slow.”
Jakirovic’s feedback come only a few days after Hull proprietor Acun Ilicali put the onus on his head coach to resolve on Gelhardt. Again, his feedback appeared to recommend the Leeds youngster- who starred on the MKM Stadium final season – will not be their attacking transfer precedence.
Hull City proprietor feedback on Leeds United’s Joe Gelhardt
Speaking earlier this month, Ilicali stated: “I cannot say yes or no at the moment, after we finish our major transfers. I love Gelhardt, a fantastic boy, but this is our coach’s decision. After the coach sees the squad and what we will bring to him, we’ll decide about Gelhardt.
“We will wait for the coach’s decision. I think we have good conversations with Leeds, they let us get him two times. So if we want to get him again, we will have the advantage but the problem is if we bring him but he will not be able to get playing time, he will be unhappy.
“So after our squad is on the table, the coach will then decide if he can give time to him or not. Don’t expect something on a Gelhardt decision for [at least] two weeks.”
BBC Radio Humberside’s Mike White additionally studies that Birmingham City are serious about Gelhardt, albeit studies they’re near agreeing a deal are broad of the mark. The Championship membership are believed to be amongst a number of in dialog with Leeds.
