Hull City Signs Joe Gelhardt on Permanent Transfer
Hull City has signed Joe Gelhardt on a permanent transfer from Leeds United for £6.5million, with the forward set to conclude a second medical phase today. The 24-year-old completed the first part of a medical on Wednesday and is scheduled to finalize the deal.
What Happened?
Gelhardt, who last appeared for Leeds in October 2024, was deemed surplus to requirements at Elland Road this summer, with his contract due to expire next June. He initially joined Hull City in January last year for the second half of the 2024-25 season, before again being signed on loan for the entirety of last campaign.
Why It Matters for Hull City
The signing of Gelhardt is a significant boost for Hull City, who are currently 22 points behind leaders Coventry in the Championship title race. The forward had the best campaign of his career last season, scoring 15 goals and assisting a further four in the Championship during a loan spell with Hull.
What Comes Next?
Gelhardt is set to conclude a second medical phase today, before finalizing the deal. The forward had a successful loan spell with Hull last season, and his signing is expected to strengthen the team's attacking options. With Hull City currently on a 4-game winning run, the signing of Gelhardt could be a key factor in their push for promotion.
Hull City's Current Form
Hull City are currently 6th in the Championship, with 73 points from 46 games. They have a +4 goal difference and are on a 4-game winning run. Their last result was a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on 23rd May 2026.
Current Injuries
Hull City are currently without several key players, including Charlie Hughes, Darko Gyabi, Hidemasa Morita, Jack Butland, Liam Millar, and Paddy McNair. The team will be hoping that Gelhardt's signing will provide a boost to their squad and help them navigate the current injuries.
League Standing
Hull City are currently 6th in the Championship, with 73 points from 46 games. They have a +4 goal difference and are 22 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race.
Transfer Fee
The transfer fee for Gelhardt is £6.5million, with the forward set to conclude a second medical phase today before finalizing the deal.
