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“I was going for a medical”: Premier League player says he was set to join Birmingham City in August

Birmingham City were poised to land the forward in an eye-catching deal from Leeds United but a move didn't happen in the end.

By Harry Mail · The 72

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 8:22 AM

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Joe Gelhardt revealed he was set for a Birmingham City medical before Hull City hijacked the August transfer.
The 24-year-old attacker instead completed a permanent move from Leeds United to Hull City until June 2030.
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali contacted Gelhardt late at night right before his planned medical.

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Hull City forward Joe Gelhardt revealed he was scheduled for a medical with Birmingham City in August before securing a move to the Tigers instead. Birmingham City were on the verge of completing a deal with Leeds United for the 24-year-old attacker, but Hull City intervened at the last moment following a late-night phone call from owner Acun Ilicali.

Gelhardt subsequently signed a long-term permanent contract with Hull City running until June 2030. The forward had previously helped Sergej Jakirovic's side achieve promotion to the Premier League through the play-offs last season during a loan spell, making the permanent return to East Yorkshire his preferred choice.

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“I was going for a medical”: Premier League player says he was set to join Birmingham City in August

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