Leeds United still have Jack Harrison on the books at the moment, currently on his second successive loan spell at Everton and eager for a permanent deal.
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When Leeds failed to claim promotion from the Championship in May 2024, they were left with a frustrating issue pertaining to those who had loan clauses in their contracts.
Jack Harrison is the most notable of those, joining Everton for a second season under then-manager Sean Dyche, but now facing a fight to win over new boss David Moyes.
The Athletic: Jack Harrison wants permanent Leeds exit to Everton
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Harrison’s form this season hasn’t been nearly as good as both he and the Toffees will have hoped, making 22 appearances this season and still yet to register his first goal or assist of 24/25.
Moyes’ appointment at Goodison Park has sparked an upturn in form that leaves Everton well on course to steer clear of relegation in their final season at their current ground, but Harrison has only played two minutes in the last three under the 61-year-old – three successive victories and eight scored.
The Athletic have now shared an update on Harrison’s stance on a permanent transfer, revealing that the winger wishes to fight for a permanent deal at Everton and leave Leeds for good as a result.
It comes following enquiries from other Premier League clubs during the January window:
“Loanee Jack Harrison was the subject of enquiries from other Premier League sides. His game time has been limited but parent club Leeds United had no recall option and his preference is to try to earn a permanent deal at Everton.”
Harrison’s loan clause, signed in his contract back in April 2023 at Elland Road, means that he is free to secure a loan away from Leeds for as long as the club aren’t back in the Premier League.
It is also noted that Harrison’s loan, like Jesper Lindstrom’s, will only be made permanent if the Toffees are satisfied with performances between now and May.
Leeds will be pushing to agree permanent deal for Harrison to leave
A permanent deal is one that definitely suits both Leeds and Harrison going towards this summer, but the issue is that Everton aren’t exactly in a position to commit significant funds to transfers that may not work out.
Harrison hasn’t been good enough for the Toffees this season, and their finances right now surely can’t justify wasting much money on someone that doesn’t look to be worth the money.
Enquiries from elsewhere are ideal news for Leeds, though, knowing that his stock hasn’t plummeted enough to ward off interest from others
