Leeds United in loan talks with Yorkshire club
National League side York City have opened talks with Leeds United regarding a potential loan deal for Luca Thomas.
According to Football Insider, the two teams are currently in discussions that could result in Thomas making the temporary step down to the fifth tier of English football.
At this point, Thomas may find it difficult to break into the Whites’ first team, considering some of the other options that they have at their disposal.
Patrick Bamford has struggled to remain fit at times in recent years, but there are others who can step up in his place.
Joel Piroe, who previously shone at Swansea City, has already proved his worth at this level and proved to be a fairly decent asset for the West Yorkshire side during his first season at Elland Road last term.
Mateo Joseph is also establishing himself as a very useful first-teamer and looks set to feature heavily this season if he can avoid injuries and suspensions.
Former Sunderland loanee Joe Gelhardt is another potential option, even though he hasn’t won much game time so far this season, and he could potentially remain at Elland Road for the remainder of the season.
It wouldn’t be a major shock to see Gelhardt secure a permanent or loan move during the January window, but with the player potentially not having the opportunity to impress much between now and 2025, he may not have a real chance to put himself in the shop window.
