Rangers January transfer window news: Update emerges on reported interest about this particular player

Rangers’ alleged interest in Leeds United forward Joe Gelhardt may not be justified, as The 4th Official states they have “not heard anything” to support the reports.

On January 8, the Scottish football-focused publication said on Twitter that they had not received any word that the Light Blues were interested in the Elland Road player, who is 21 years old.

The Daily Mail had reported earlier that day that Celtic, an Old Firm rival of Rangers, and the Whites player, who is having difficulty getting playing time under Daniel Farke, were both interested in the player.

However, T4O provided an update saying, “For those inquiring, there has been no word regarding Rangers’ interest in Joe Gelhardt.”

Philippe Clement would have good reason to be interested in the Leeds United forward based just on potential.

However, as he isn’t a skilled number nine, he wouldn’t be the one to replace Cyriel Dessers as the leader of the line, nor would he be an inexpensive loan [Alan Nixon, 8 January].

Leeds isn’t giving him much of a chance right now, so if they were willing to pay a sizable portion of his salary, maybe Rangers might make a deal and pursue other goals.
Even though Michael Beale has since followed Glen Kamara south, the two parties have created communication channels because they conducted business on his transfer to the English Championship in the summer.

After making an incredible breakthrough at Elland Road two seasons ago, Gelhardt’s development has halted. It’s not difficult to see how spending six months at Ibrox under Clement could provide him with the chance to pick himself back up.

However, there are now differing rumors on the club’s interest in him, so it’s unclear if an approach will come through or not.

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