Leeds United news as Swansea City miss out on Cody Drameh and Joe Gelhardt makes Whites vow

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Swansea City wanted to sign Leeds defender Cody Drameh on loan this summer, according to Wales Online. The report states that the Championship club were interested in signing Drameh on loan, but Leeds were only willing to sell the 20-year-old, and the Swans were not prepared to meet the valuation set by the Whites.

Leeds Live reported last week that Drameh is set to stay at Elland Road this season and fight for a place in the first-team. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Cardiff City, making 22 appearances for Swansea's arch rivals.

The Swans' former youth coach Cameron Toshack is currently an assistant to Leeds boss Jesse Marsch and is only too aware of Swansea's style of play, although the touted finances ensured a potential deal swiftly came to a firm halt.

Leeds United striker Joe Gelhardt has vowed to ‘continue working hard’ after putting pen-to-paper on a new five-year-deal with the club. Gelhardt’s new contract will take him until the summer of 2027 at Elland Road and his extension is a huge show of confidence in the 20-year-old.

After making his breakthrough into the first team last season, Gelhardt will be looking for even more senior minutes in the new campaign. He scored two goals, provided two assists and won two penalties in just 732 minutes of action, contributing to some huge moments across the season.

“I’m over the moon obviously to sign another five years with this club," Gelhardt told LUTV. "Ever since I’ve came here I’ve loved every minute of it so to extend my contract for another five years here I’m absolutely made up."

Former Manchester United assistant manager Chris Armas has opened up on why he did not end up joining