Rangers make enquiry to sign “special” attacking ace

Joe Gelhardt Championship: United Leeds

According to a report from journalist Dean Jones, Rangers has made inquiries on the loan signing of a “special” offensive player during the January transfer window.
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If Philippe Clement wishes to add players to help his team compete for the Scottish Premiership title, he still has a few weeks to complete some significant business in different areas of the field.
Joe Gelhardt Championship: United Leeds

According to a report from journalist Dean Jones, Rangers has made inquiries on the loan signing of a “special” offensive player during the January transfer window.
News about Rangers transfers

If Philippe Clement wishes to add players to help his team compete for the Scottish Premiership title, he still has a few weeks to complete some significant business in different areas of the field.

Given the uncertainty surrounding Ridvan Yilmaz and Borna Barisic’s Rangers careers, left-back appears to be the primary objective, although attackers appear to be the secondary target as well.

Hearts star Lawrence Shankland has also been linked to a move to Ibrox, and Leeds United youngster Joe Gelhardt is one player who has previously surfaced as a potential option for the Gers. The Englishman has struggled to get consistent minutes this season.

Another attacker tipped to move to Ibrox in the January transfer window is Emmanuel Dennis of Nottingham Forest. However, fans appear to be more in favor of signing Shankland instead, maybe because of his strong play this season and his leadership in the league’s scoring lists.
Rangers are contacting Joe Gelhardt

Speaking to Give Me Sport, Jones stated that although Celtic is also in the running to take Joe Gelhardt on loan, Rangers have made inquiries about doing so this month.
That would seem to be a loan maneuver. Gelhardt appears prepared to perform on the appropriate stage, making him a good profile player. Although he possesses amazing qualities, he may still need some improvement. The fact that Rangers and Celtic are currently inquiring on both fronts is not surprising.

It must give a player like Gelhardt more confidence to have those discussions going on around him at the moment. It’s different whether they can materialize and become a transfer, but it doesn’t seem harmful to consider that scenario.”

Gelhardt seems like a promising player who might blossom at Rangers. He might thrive in a new environment and fit in with the Scottish game like a duck to water. The 21-year-old is incredibly gifted, whether it’s dribbling past defenders or finishing elegantly. Jamie Carragher, a pundit for Sky Sports, previously praised the player after he scored a stunning goal for Leeds against Norwich City, saying:

“He has a very unique gift. He will be known for this significant accomplishment for now, but I promise that in a few years we will be talking a lot about this young man—he really is.”

Although it appears that Celtic will be fierce opposition, a loan transfer to Rangers would make sense for all sides given Leeds don’t appear to view Gelhardt as a crucial starter in the Championship promotion drive this season.
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