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Leeds striker Joe Gelhardt is in talks about a loan move to Wigan… with the youngster set to return to the Latics after starting just one Premier League game this season
- Joe Gelhardt will return to Wigan Championship on loan this month
- The 20-year-old left the Latics to join current club Leeds in the summer of 2020.
- His chances of playing have been limited by the signing of Georginio Rutter
Leeds United striker Joe Gelhardt is discussing a loan move to former club Wigan Athletic.
Jesse Marsch’s side brought Gelhardt to Elland Road from the Latics in 2020, after sacking several Premier League clubs with his signing.
The 20-year-old’s appearances have been limited since the summer and his prospect of minutes under Marsch has been further affected by the signing of Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim.
Leeds United striker Joe Gelhardt is in talks about a return loan to former club Wigan Athletic
However, Leeds signed Gelhardt to a new long-term deal until 2027 in August, suggesting it’s part of their future plans.
The youngster featured in Leeds’ 5-2 FA Cup replay win over Cardiff, recording an assist during a 23-minute cameo.
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His return to Wigan will see him play for the club he joined at the age of ten.
Gelhardt’s appearances have been limited this season under Jesse Marsch.
Gelhardt joined Wigan at the age of ten and stayed with the club until 2020 when he joined Leeds.
Gelhardt signed his first professional contract with the club in 2018 and made his debut in April 2019, scoring his first senior goal in September of that year.
He made 19 appearances in all competitions that season, before leaving the club after Wigan were relegated from the Championship after a 12-point penalty pushed them into the relegation places.