Jack Harrison wants Leeds United exit as Premier League interest emerges
Early noises emerging from Leeds United suggest Jack Harrison is open to leaving Leeds United during the summer transfer window, according to former Bleacher Report journalist, Dean Jones.
talkSPORT reported on 29 May that Aston Villa and West Ham United are both interested in the 26-year-old winger.
Jones believes it’s going to be a “big” summer, with Harrison having the potential to secure a move back to the Premier League.
“It’s going to be a big summer for Harrison to consider whether he does want to stay. He’s obviously got the potential to get out,” Jones told GIVEMESPORT (13 June).
“The early noises have been that he would probably do that, so it will be interesting to see if the manager can change that.”
Move on
Everyone at Leeds would probably be understanding if Harrison did move on.
The 26-year-old has been one of Leeds’ standout performers and is certainly far too good to be playing in the Championship. That being said, if he did stay, it would be a major coup in the second tier.
He did only pen a new deal just a matter of months ago, however, there will undoubtedly be clauses implemented into the deal.
A player of Harrison’s quality cannot be languishing in the second tier – particularly when we all know how short a footballer’s career is. He needs to be playing in the Premier League and if Leeds can muster a decent price then it could be a good move for all involved.
However, before the future of the players can be sorted out, the board need to make a decision on the managerial appointment.
The likes of Brenden Rodgers, Daniel Farke and Carlos Corberan have been linked in recent days. The sooner the better when it comes to the hiring of a new head coach.
In other Leeds news, one player’s exit has been delayed by a “few weeks” due to financial issues.