Rangers handed Joe Gelhardt transfer boost as Hull City eye Reyes Cleary swoop

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The Gers have identified Gelhardt as a player who is capable of improving their squad this summer, but they are set to face serious competition from several English clubs, including Hull, who have already made it clear that they would like to sign him permanently. VISIT THE RANGERS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Hull City eye Joe Gelhardt alternativeHull haven’t hidden their desire to keep Gelhardt in recent weeks, with manager Sergej Jakirovic extremely complimentary about the impact that he has made at the MKM Stadium.

However, they may now have switched their focus towards an alternative target to play off their main striker next season. Hull’s pursuit of Cleary will be music to the ears of Rangers, as Hull are surely highly unlikely to splash out on both him and Gelhardt ahead of next season.

Doubts raised over Rangers’ chances of Gelhardt dealFormer Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider on Sunday that Rangers would be fortunate to sign Gelhardt this summer, given the level of competition that they are set to face. He acknowledged that Gelhardt would be an exciting option for Rangers and definitely a player who would be “worth the gamble,” but he was also clear that it could be a difficult deal for them to strike.