Gelhardt's temporary switch from Elland Road to the MKM Stadium has been finalised with the striker expected to train with City on Tuesday. A formal announcement is expected on Wednesday with the ex-Sunderland loanee going straight into Ruben Selles' squad for Saturday's game at Millwall.

One player that is on the way out is Joe Gelhardt, who is moving from West to East Yorkshire in search of more regular first-team opportunities. Hull City are said to be fronting the queue of sides for his signature, ahead of the likes of QPR, Preston North End, Stoke City, Plymouth Argyle, and Rangers.

Hull City are close to the loan signing of Leeds United forward Joe Gelhardt - who was wanted by ambitious League One side Wrexham. Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a lo

Hull Live understands Leeds has now sanctioned Gelhardt's exit, and a deal to bring the 22-year-old to the MKM Stadium could be confirmed in the next 48 hours after he was left out of the Whites squad, which beat Harrogate 1-0 in the FA Cup on Saturday.

A report from Hull Live has stated that Gelhardt is keen on moving from West to East Yorkshire, as City are said to be fronting the queue of sides for his signature. That is after there have been reports stating for a while that he has his eyes on a move away from Leeds in the January transfer window.