Acun Ilicali: Hull ‘to decide’ on Joe Gelhardt after major signings | OneFootball

Joe Gelhardt must wait to learn whether Hull City will move for him, with owner Acun Ilicali saying any decision will follow the club’s major signings and rest with Sergej Jakirovic.

"I cannot say yes or no at the moment, maybe after we finish our major transfers." He told the BBC from Hull's training base in Türkiye.

The 24-year-old forward spent last season on loan at Hull after joining for the second half of the previous campaign, scoring 14 goals as the Tigers won promotion to the Premier League. He has told Leeds he wants a return to the MKM Stadium.

"I love Gelhardt, but this is a coach decision. After our coach sees the full squad we will see what the coach decision is. Leeds let us get him two times so if we want to get him again we will have an advantage."

"The problem is if he is not able to get the playing time he will be unhappy. So after our squad is on the table, the coach will decide if he is able to give him playing time or not. Don't expect something on a Gelhardt decision for at least two weeks."

Gelhardt is currently training with Leeds’ Under-21s and is not on the club’s American tour, leaving his Elland Road future unclear while Hull prioritise other deals.

Source: Leeds Live