EFL: Sunderland sign Leeds striker on loan

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Is this is a good move for everyone concerned?

Leeds United striker Joe Gelhardt had been linked with a return to his former club Wigan Athletic but in the end, he made the temporary move to Sunderland.

The 20-year-old will remain with the Black Cats until the end of the season after making 15 Premier League appearances so far this campaign.

Premier League 2021/22, Matchday 37 - Leeds United 1:1 Brighton & Hove Albion - Elland Road, Leeds - May 15, 2022

Gelhardt becomes the Wearside club's third signing of the January window after Pierre Ekwah and Isaac Lihadji. The England Under-20 international has scored two goals in 41 first-team appearances for Leeds and joins a Sunderland side who lie in ninth place in the Championship, a point outside the play-offs.

All the best reaction

Manager Tony Mowbray told the Sunderland website: "It is no secret that Joe had plenty of options on the table this month, so it is a testament to the club and its staff that he felt Sunderland was the best move for him. He has made an impact at Premier League level throughout the past 18 months, and he is a really exciting signing, who fits our playing style and will complement a forward line that is already packed with talent."

One Leeds fan asked this question on Twitter: "Does anyone know why he's barely played this season? He looked so good towards the end of last season and is one of the main reasons we're still in this league."                                                                                                  

Gelhardt Goals

One of his best moments in a Leeds shirt came last season when he scored a last-minute v Norwich City. This created memorable scenes at Elland Road.                      

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