Jack Harrison 'close' to making Everton switch as financial details outlined — Yorkshire Post 19/6/24

By Tom Coates

Leeds United winger Jack Harrison is reportedly close to joining Everton on loan for a second consecutive season.

The 27-year-old was among the players who left Leeds on loan last summer, taking advantage of relegation clauses that allowed for temporary exits. Despite starting the 2023/24 season injured, he soon became a key figure for the Toffees.

He now appears set to return to Goodison Park, with The Athletic claiming he is close to making a second loan move to the club. The report claims that while the deal is not done, it is expected there will be no loan fee.

Instead, Everton will cover Harrison’s wages completely for the duration of his loan spell. The winger, a former England under-21 international, is reportedly keen on a return to Merseyside.

Harrison initially joined Leeds on loan in 2018, making the move from Manchester City ahead of Marcelo Bielsa’s first season at the helm. He went on to spend three seasons on loan at Elland Road before he was signed permanently in 2021.

After joining Everton last year, he said: “I saw a club with good foundations. The responsibility is on the players pretty much and seeing the set-up I thought if I came here with the right mentality, I can succeed.

“I never want to be relegated again. It's a motivator for me to make sure it doesn't happen. It's something I need to take responsibility for, to help drive Everton to where it belongs. This club shouldn't be fighting relegation.”

He also took to social media to bid farewell to the Elland Road faithful after departing in the last summer window. In a statement, he said: “Thank you Leeds United fans. We have shared so many amazing memories over the last five years. I will keep an eye on the results and wish you nothing but the best for the season ahead. Always MOT.”

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