Youth talent remains a big part of Victor Orta’s recruitment policy and if Leeds United are going to compete for some of the best wonderkids in Europe they need to punch above their weight. Joe Gelhardt is one of the best examples of how well the Whites have recruited for their under-23 ranks in recent seasons.
The England youth international has rapidly gone from decimating under-23 defences to being one of the first names fans are calling into the starting line-up after a string of match-changing cameos. The teenager’s own impression of what goes on behind the scenes at Thorp Arch should hold plenty of weight with those on the outside weighing up interest from Leeds.
Asked whether Leeds was proving to be a good football club for young players to develop at, he said: “It shows that. When you see how many players have made their debut.
