January is not that far away for Leeds United and as a result, transfer plans are surely starting to be formulated under the 49ers.

Six games stand in the way for Leeds and the January window, where the landscape could shift drastically at Elland Road.

By the new year, the 49ers will know they need to make correct transfer decisions to improve our chances of staying in the Premier League.

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Could Leeds United recall Joe Gelhardt from Hull City to solve attacking issues?

Ironically, the best goalscorer at the moment on Leeds’ books isn’t even playing at Elland Road. It’s Joe Gelhardt out on loan at Hull City.

It came as no shock that he wasn’t part of the plans in the summer, and he headed back to Hull under new management. He’s now shining in a new right-wing role where goals are flowing on a weekly basis.

Joe Gelhardt is loving life on loan at Hull City. (Action Images/Ed Sykes)

His strike at QPR on Saturday was his eighth of the campaign along with an assist, seeing him hit the best form of his career away from Elland Road.

United do hold a recall clause in his contract that will become active during the January window. Should they wish to bring him back to West Yorkshire, there’s an opportunity to do so.

Joe Gelhardt reveals insight into Leeds United’s possible plans for January recall

For Gelhardt, he’s undoubtedly buzzing to be playing regularly in a role and side that suits his strengths down to a tee.

So, as a result, he’s not even considering a recall to team up with United in the Premier League. Sky Sports’ Simeon Gholam asked the forward if there’s been any contact or plan to cut his loan short.

“I got asked this the other day. I haven’t heard anything from Leeds, to be fair, about a recall,” Gelhardt said. “There might be a recall option, but I leave that up to my agent.

“I don’t really focus on that. I’m just focused on playing football. At the minute, I’m a Hull City player so I’m proud to wear the shirt whenever I put it on and I’ll continue to do that.”

Joe Gelhardt could have been the answer for Leeds United if they developed him properly

In a team trying to be physical and direct, someone like Gelhardt could have been a great option this season.

However, he’s not the answer for us right now. It’s one thing thriving in the Championship (in what looks to be a weak division overall). But, it’s another doing it in a high-stakes Premier League relegation scrap.

Gelhardt could well have been an option for us right now if he was developed more effectively in the past few seasons, but we’ve wasted him.

I’m sure there’ll be a more definitive decision made in the summer when his loan ends. For now, you can’t blame Gelhardt for not even entertaining a recall now.

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