CITY HOLD JOE DEAL TALKS

TIGERS SPEAK TO LEEDS ABOUT GELHARDT LOAN

- By BARRY COOPER

HULL City are in talks with Leeds United over a move for Joe Gelhardt with the two clubs trying to strike a deal which would see the striker return to the MKM Stadium.

Gelhardt spent the second half of last season on loan at City and played a key role in helping the Tigers stay in the Championship with five crucial goals.

The Liverpudlian is out of contract in West Yorkshire next summer, and has been told to find a move away from Elland Road before the transfer window closes, along with Mateo Joseph and Patrick Bamford.