Paul Robinson feels Jack Harrison could be leaving Elland Road permanently this summer.
According to former England international Paul Robinson, Jack Harrison will most likely leave Leeds United permanently this summer.
The winger is presently on loan at Everton, after the Toffees used a clause in his contract to bring him to Goodison Park for the 2023-24 season.
This was a major setback for the Whites, as the 27-year-old appeared set to be a vital player for them this season, or was maybe sold for a high price.
Instead, Daniel Farke does not have him at his disposal, and Leeds did not benefit significantly from his loan move.
Fortunately for Farke, he has other choices, namely Crysencio Summerville and Dan James, who have been outstanding for much of the season since their demotion.
Willy Gnonto has also improved recently, and AFC Bournemouth’s Jaidon Anthony joined on loan in the summer to add depth, with Luis Sinisterra departing.
With the Whites’ current alternatives in mind, Harrison hasn’t been too big of a loss, despite his good performance for West Yorkshire last season at the top level.
| ack Harrison’s Leeds United League Statistics | ||||
| Season | Division | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 2018-19 | Championship | 39 | 4 | 4 |
| 2019-20 | Championship | 46 | 6 | 8 |
| 2020-21 | Premier League | 36 | 8 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | Premier League | 35 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Premier League | 36 | 5 | 7 |
| Stats Provided By Transfermarkt | ||||
This season, the 27-year-old has four goals and three assists in 26 competitive games.
Ex-Leeds United player predicts Jack Harrison’s summer exit
Robinson believes Harrison will need to earn back the fans, but this may not be necessary, since the same pundit predicts the winger’s departure in the summer.
He told MOT Leeds News: “Yeah, the way the move came about, especially to Everton, left a sour taste, but that aside, I think he’s done well this season in an efficient Everton team.” He plays a role in Sean Dyche’s side.
“However, I believe others will be looking at him. Farke does not appear to want to reintegrate him into the Leeds squad, and he would have a lot of work to do with the fandom, in terms of goalscoring, to win them back.
“A move for him does look likely, but it’s hugely, hugely important as to what league Leeds are in, because he carries a different value as a Championship player than he does as a Premier League player.”
Leeds United should seriously assess Jack Harrison’s future.
Those in charge at Elland Road must prioritize assessing Harrison’s future.
They already have Gnonto, James, and Summerville, who will only improve, and the Whites will undoubtedly want to give them as much playing time as possible so they can develop.
With this in mind, selling Harrison might not be the worst move in the world.
However, if Leeds are promoted at the end of the season, he may be a valuable asset in the top division, which is why the Whites should consider keeping him.
Those in charge at Elland Road must prioritize assessing Harrison’s future.
They already have Gnonto, James, and Summerville, who will only improve, and the Whites will undoubtedly want to give them as much playing time as possible so they can develop.
With this in mind, selling Harrison might not be the worst move in the world.
However, if Leeds are promoted at the end of the season, he may be a valuable asset in the top division, which is why the Whites should consider keeping him.
