TEAMtalk reports that Rangers are unlikely to recruit Leeds United striker Joe Gelhardt because of financial concerns.
The Ibrox team was reportedly mulling a loan agreement with the option to purchase the 22-year-old in the summer, according to a January 10 news outlet article.
Other teams are interested in signing the striker, though, and that transaction is not anticipated to close in the upcoming weeks. [World Football League, January 10]
Rangers demands must not be lowered by Leeds United.
Given that several teams are interested in Gelhardt, Leeds would be well advised to wait and see which bids are most in line with their assessment of the striker.
It is obvious that Rangers’ financial limitations make any agreement with them less likely, making more discussions with them all but pointless.
The Whites can raise the price or negotiate better terms for a loan or permanent move by waiting and taking advantage of other clubs’ interest.
This strategy guarantees that Gelhardt transfers to a club where he can further his growth in a setting that aligns with his professional goals, in addition to optimizing their financial return.
He is unlikely to ever establish himself as a first-team regular at Elland Road, and it appears that his time there is over.
Rangers have already stated that they are unable to match the financial criteria, therefore Leeds would be wise to concentrate on teams that can afford to meet their terms and complete the deal this month.
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