Hull City are in talks with Yorkshire rivals Leeds United over signing striker Joe Gelhardt on loan for the rest of the season but face competition. City have been hunting a striker for a number of months and have decided Gelhardt fits the bill to come into Ruben Selles' squad and provide an added goal threat.

Hull City are in talks with Leeds United over a loan deal for out-of-favour forward Joe Gelhardt, according to a report.

Portsmouth, Stoke City, Plymouth Argyle and Preston North End are among a host of Championship clubs to remain keen on Gelhardt but it is Yorkshire rivals Hull now leading the race. The Hull Daily Mail claim talks are now underway for the former Wigan Athletic man to sign on loan for Saturday’s hosts.

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