Less than one week of the transfer window remains for Leeds United and there are still some loan decisions to make at Elland Road. While permanent deals will always catch the eye and have the biggest impact on the squad, there is temporary business to attend to with a long-term effect on the club.
Joe Gelhardt’s switch is still rattling along. While Wigan Athletic were confident of sealing the loan move at the back end of last week, Sunderland’s late push to get him involved in a play-off run has put the cat among the pigeons.
Naturally, all parties are taking as much time as they need with a big decision for a player who hopes to have a bright future at Elland Road. The Latics can offer him familiarity, while the Black Cats may well give him a taste of what a promotion chase feels like.
