“Leeds United in CHAOS! Five SHOCKING Transfer Blunders You NEED to Know After STUNNING Striker Exit Bombshell!”

Leeds United are on the verge of sending Joe Gelhardt out on loan again, with talks reportedly at an advanced stage with Hull City.

According to Hull Live, discussions over a season-long deal could be finalised as soon as this week.

Gelhardt is understood to be eager to return to the Tigers, where he spent the second half of last season and made a strong impact, netting five goals in 20 Championship outings.

New Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic is also believed to have been impressed by the 23-year-old’s performances during that previous loan spell at the MKM Stadium.

The forward has not been involved in Leeds’ pre-season fixtures and now appears set to be the first of several fringe players expected to leave Elland Road before the transfer window closes on September 1.

The Yorkshire Evening Post has outlined the likely scenarios for a number of others who could follow him out.

Patrick Bamford

Bamford, now 31, has been playing alongside Gelhardt for the Under-21s during pre-season, with Daniel Farke making it clear during the club’s trip to Germany that he cannot offer the striker the first-choice role he would want.

With no Championship starts to his name last season and a sizable wage packet, finding a new club will be key both for the player’s ambitions and Leeds’ desire to reduce the wage bill.

At this stage of his career, Bamford will be keen to secure regular minutes elsewhere.

Mateo Joseph

Joseph’s absence from Farke’s plans stems from different circumstances.

The 21-year-old chose not to travel with the squad to Germany, informing the club of his wish to move—ideally to Spain—in search of more consistent playing time.

While Farke won’t block his exit, no club has yet met Leeds’ valuation. Real Betis have been heavily linked, and a loan could be an option if a permanent deal cannot be struck.

Isaac Schmidt

Like Bamford, Schmidt failed to start a Championship match last season and endured a challenging first year at Leeds, though he showed flashes of quality when given opportunities.

He made his first pre-season appearance against Villarreal last Saturday after recovering from a calf injury and looked short of sharpness.

Reports suggest personal terms are already in place for a loan move to Werder Bremen, where he would reunite with Max Wober.

However, Leeds are unlikely to sanction his departure without first securing a replacement, as Schmidt and Sam Byram are currently the only back-up options for full-backs Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson.

Sam Greenwood

Greenwood has barely featured under Farke, logging just 53 minutes of game time, with loan spells at Middlesbrough and Preston North End filling the last two seasons.

Although he produced goals and assists in both stints, neither club chose to trigger his release clause—thought to be around £1.5m.

Leeds were initially hoping to secure a fee between £3-4m, but market interest has been limited. Leicester City and Sunderland have been linked in the past, yet no concrete offers have surfaced.

Darko Gyabi

Gyabi’s situation mirrors Greenwood’s in terms of valuation. Leeds had hoped to fetch £3-4m for the 21-year-old following a promising second loan spell at Plymouth Argyle.

That campaign, however, ended in relegation and was cut short by a groin injury that required surgery in March.

He has yet to appear in pre-season for either the first team or Under-21s. Signed from Manchester City for £5m in 2022, Gyabi remains highly rated, but no firm interest has yet been reported.

If a permanent buyer cannot be found, a loan move could be considered to ensure he gains regular football and rebuilds momentum.

With Gelhardt’s prospective move to Hull potentially kicking off a wave of departures, Leeds look set for a busy few weeks in the market.

The club’s transfer strategy appears focused on trimming the squad of those not central to Farke’s plans, easing the wage bill, and potentially reinvesting in key areas before the deadline.