Rangers have perfect Youssef Chermiti replacement as Joe Gelhardt set for showdown talks

Rangers could potentially replace Youssef Chermiti with Leeds United striker Joe Gelhardt in the upcoming transfer window.

The English striker is set to enter the final year of his contract and may be available for a bargain fee in the coming weeks.

Paraag Marathe recently admitted that the prospect of the Gers and the West Yorkshire outfit doing business remains, which should pique the Glaswegian outfit's fans' interest in the English striker's future.

Chermiti is attracting interest away from and the hierarchy in G51 may have the opportunity to reinvest that money into signing Gelhardt from Elland Road.

The Portuguese Under-21 international has been a key player for Danny Rohl in recent months, but Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises could possibly be presented with a great chance to cash in on the young centre-forward who many felt was a waste of money at the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

Joe Gelhardt transfer update emerges at Rangers

Gelhardt, who scored 15 goals on loan at Hull City in the 2025-26 campaign, is reportedly set to hold showdown talks with Leeds about his future.

The Whites are apparently ready to part ways with the 24-year-old, with the Tigers in the lead to secure his signing after winning Premier League promotion.

According to Alan Nixon via his Patreon on 7 June, the Gers also have Gelhardt on their radar as Rohl continues to put plans in place for next season.

Only time will tell what the future holds for the centre-forward, with Hull and the Govan side some of his options as things stand.

Andrew Cavenagh set for massive Youssef Chermiti transfer call

Sources told Football Insider in April that Rangers would consider selling Chermiti for "big profit" in the summer.

It looks like Cavenagh is ready to address the Gers' past errors and build a sustainable player-trading model at Ibrox.

The American owners haven't been shy about splashing the cash at the Govan side, but they will surely want to grab the right chance to balance their books.

Having spent £8million on the former Everton ace last summer, the Glaswegian outfit should definitely be looking to get an eight-figure sum for him.