 In February 2012, Elding signed a new contract that would see him remain at Grimsby until the end of the 2013–14 campaign.On Transfer deadline day, speculation was made to whether Elding would leave after reports were revealed that Football League One side Preston North End were interested, however Preston boss Graham Westley commented saying that he would not be making an offer.On 4 September it was announced that Preston had made an offer for Elding that was turned down by Grimsby, in turn Elding admitted he wanted to leave after becoming unsettled having fallen behind Andy Cook, Greg Pearson and Dayle Southwell in the forward pecking order, despite Liam Hearn being out with a lengthy injury.