Jack Harrison is expected to leave Leeds United this summer and CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs has told the Leeds United Ultras YouTube channel that Everton could be involved – alongside Spurs, West Ham and Newcastle.
Harrison, 26, enjoyed a solid campaign from a personal point of view – having a hand in 16 goals in his 40 games. He had an opportunity to leave in January for Leicester but a move fell through. Instead, Harrison signed a new deal.
The uncapped Englishman is believed to have a relegation release clause in that deal, meaning there was method behind his decision to pen new terms at Elland Road. Now relegated, interest in him is getting bigger and bigger.
Spurs, Newcastle and West Ham have been previously linked and Jacobs mentions the trio of clubs as possible options for Harrison. The other, is a surprise move to Everton – who finished 22-23 in 17th place on the final day.
“Leeds will have to listen to offers for Harrison. It won’t be Leicester. There is interest from West Ham. For Spurs and Newcastle, priority is James Maddison. I’d keep an eye on Everton, West Ham. Nothing I’m aware of is advanced.”
Everton could be involved in Harrison race alongside Spurs, Newcastle
Harrison would be a wonderful signing for most Premier League clubs. Perhaps best for a team that are in Europe, and need a player that can cope with playing Thursday-Sunday. Harrison is incredibly athletic, and works hard.
So, for a team like Newcastle or West Ham who find themselves in the Champions League and Europa League next term, having a Harrison in their squad is a boost. Spurs need Son Heung-min cover. Everton should be avoided.
The Toffees would be a sideways move. It could well be next season that Everton go down and Leeds replace them in the Premier League. Sean Dyche’s sides do not play attacking football and that would not suit Harrison.
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