Leeds United reject £25million Newcastle approach for Jack Harrison
Leeds United have rejected a £25million bid from Newcastle United for winger Jack Harrison with the Whites keen to keep hold of the Englishman according to 90min.
The Daily Mail reported on 16 July that the Whites are looking for over £35million for Harrison.
However, the 25-year-old has failed to confirm whether he would remain a Leeds United player when asked about his future.
As quoted by the Yorkshire Evening Post, when questioned about remaining at Elland Road, Harrison said: “We’ll see what happens.”
90min revealed on Thursday 21 July that the £25million bid is “considerably” lower than Leeds’ valuation of the attacker.
Only if the money is right
If Harrison follows Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips out of Elland Road then it would be a damaging blow for Jesse Marsch to contend with.
The boss has been extremely active in the transfer market this summer but finding a replacement for Harrison would be a tough ask for the American.
Harrison provided Leeds with an excellent attacking output in the 2021/22 season with eight goals and one assist for the Yorkshire side.
His comments and Newcastle’s interest will hardly fill the Elland Road faithful with much hope. However, the club hierarchy certainly look like they will stand strong on this one.
With two years left on his deal, the winger’s value will only decrease from now, but Leeds seemingly do want to get at least one more season out of Harrison.
The Yorkshire side will be fully aware of Newcastle’s financial muscle and if he was to depart Elland Road they must squeeze every last penny out of the Magpies.
Furthermore, if he was to leave, a deal should be concluded soon so Marsch can find an adequate replacement.
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