The highly-rated attacker, once viewed as a future star at Elland Road, has struggled to break into Daniel Farke’s starting lineup, and his career appears to be at a crossroads.
Gelhardt returned to Leeds last season after an underwhelming loan spell at Sunderland, where he showed glimpses of potential but failed to make a significant impact. With Leeds now boasting a number of attacking options, including Georginio Rutter, Joel Piroe, and Mateo Joseph, Gelhardt’s path to consistent minutes looks increasingly blocked.
There had been reports of interest from Championship sides earlier in the summer, but no concrete offers have materialised. As the weeks go by, the likelihood of a loan or permanent transfer diminishes, leaving Gelhardt in limbo. Unless a late move surfaces, the forward could be relegated to sporadic appearances or even Under-21 duty for much of the 2025/26 campaign.
From the club’s perspective, Leeds may be reluctant to offload a young player who still has untapped potential, especially without securing a replacement. However, keeping him without a clear development plan risks stalling his progress further.
For Gelhardt, the priority now must be finding consistent playing time to reignite his career. Whether that happens at Elland Road or elsewhere remains to be seen, but as things stand, he appears set for another frustrating season watching from the sidelines. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining whether he finds a way out or remains stuck in Leeds’ crowded attacking pecking order.
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