Asking price ‘set’ for Jack Harrison — Leeds United looking to part ways this summer — Leeds Press 14/7/25
by Kwadwo Hemeng
Leeds United would have been hoping for a few more exits
this summer. The club’s transfer business has been bringing new players in so
far.
The Whites have signed four new players in the transfer
window. Lukas Nmecha, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol and Gabriel Gudmundsson
have been solid additions from very good teams around Europe.
On the other hand, the only transfer exit this summer is Max
Wober. The Austrian left the club to join Werder Bremen on a loan deal. Some
would be disappointed, as there are quite a few names that have been linked
with moves away from the club. Earlier this summer, Illan Meslier, Sam
Greenwood and Joe Gelhardt were some of the players tipped to leave.
Jack Harrison surprised a lot of people when he returned to
Elland Road after his loan at Everton. Many expected him to join the Toffees on
a permanent deal.
But now, the forward is back, and has even joined the squad
for pre-season preparations. His future is up in the air, with Everton
reportedly eyeing a move. Former Leeds man Paul Robinson believes the club will
want to recoup part of the £10million fee they paid for him:
“I’m not sure he’s got a future at Leeds with the manager
there,” he told Football Insider.
“I think the way that the manager has been quite open to
letting him go, whether it was financially or whatever the reason was in the
Championship…
“Look at some of the other characters that he’s moved out of
the dressing room, Daniel Farke, and the players that he likes to work with.
“Jack Harrison, at 28, is still contracted at Leeds until
2028 which is surprising.
“Whoever’s going to come in for him, it would likely be a
loan, potentially a fee involved.
“Leeds paid £10million to sign him from Manchester City in
2021, I don’t think they’ll get that, but somebody may take a chance for around
that mark.”
There is valid interest from the Toffees. David Moyes is
reportedly keen on brining Harrison back. Everton view him as a low-cost option
that can strengthen the club while the team spend huge fees on certain areas of
the squad.
Leeds have moved past the need for Jack Harrison. The club
now have wide players who can give solid contributions in attack. Just last
season, Dan James has 12 goals and nine assists, while Wilfried Gnonto had nine
goals and six assists.
If the club want to add another attacker, he will surely not
be in the mould of Jack Harrison.