Rangers ‘can finally seal Joe Gelhardt transfer’ as 49ers have no-brainer decision
Rangers missed out on Joe Gelhardt in the winter transfer window, but 49ers Enterprises may have just revived hopes at Ibrox.
Paraag Marathe’s visit to Ibrox seemingly indicates that the Gers are getting closer to their takeover.
Significant changes will be expected once Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers officially confirm the purchase of controlling shares at the Light Blues.
The Ibrox faithful will want to see the Americans invest heavily at the Bears once the upcoming transfer window commences, and their links with Leeds United could prove fruitful soon.
Gelhardt wanted at Rangers in January
Gelhardt was being linked with a move to Ibrox in the winter transfer window, but he ended up joining Hull City on loan.
The 23-year-old striker hardly got any game time at Leeds, but showed his potential at the Tigers, who’ve avoided relegation from the English Championship.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| EFL Championship | 20 | 5 | 0 |
With the English youngster set to return to the West Yorkshire outfit at the end of the season, his future could potentially lie elsewhere.
The 49ers have already made a decision on the centre-forward, which may come as a boost for the Glaswegian outfit.
Leeds United will listen to Gelhardt transfer offers
Gelhardt’s transfer chase at Ibrox could be reignited once the takeover is complete, and the 49ers now have a no-brainer decision.
Leeds have decided they’ll listen to offers for the 23-year-old in the upcoming transfer window, according to TEAMtalk.
The news outlet reports (5 May) that the Whites are open to parting ways with the Englishman again next summer.
Marathe now has an obvious transfer call to make at Rangers and could potentially facilitate Gelhardt’s move to Glasgow.
The Leeds chairman can arguably ensure that the Gers get to sign the 23-year-old next summer.
Once the takeover in Glasgow is complete, the 49ers’ chief should use the links between the Light Blues and the West Yorkshire outfit.
It would be surprising to see the centre-forward get many minutes now that Leeds are in the Premier League.
A loan or a permanent transfer to the Bears could possibly be on the cards as there’s an evident need for a new number nine at Ibrox.
Whether the incoming recruitment team believe Gelhardt will be the right fit for the Gers remains to be seen.