It is only a matter of weeks before those who departed on loan in the summer return to Leeds United.
Jack Harrison, Brenden Aaronson, Max Wober, Marc Roca, Robin Koch, Diego Llorente, Rasmus Kristsensen, and Luis Sinisterra all left Elland Road temporarily following the club’s relegation to the Championship.
However, as the season nears its end, decisions must be made about what Leeds intends to do with players on loan, particularly if they return to the Premier League.
So far, Koch and Sinisterra are the only ones who have successfully secured a permanent exit elsewhere. Llorente is also expected to follow, but many others’ futures are uncertain.
Both Real Betis and Borussia Monchengladbach want to sign Roca and Wober, but they will have to overcome financial obstacles. If Leeds are not promoted, it may benefit them.
Everton are in a similar predicament to Harrison, and they may potentially be transferring divisions with Leeds at the conclusion of the season, making things even more unpleasant. Aaronson and Kristensen, on the other hand, appear unlikely to make permanent changes.
Leeds are apparently unwilling to re-sign any of them for next season, but this will be easier said than done if there is no interest.
27-year-old’s hopes of permanent move diminish after unused sub role last night.
Many of those who left Leeds on loan have not enjoyed the season they had hoped for, including Harrison.
Everton have had a lot of problems both on and off the pitch this season, and Harrison has definitely suffered as a result.
The 27-year-old’s performances at Leeds were inconsistent throughout his time there, and the same has been true at Goodison Park.
He has only three goals and three assists in 23 appearances this season, with his last contribution coming two months ago against Tottenham.
Everton have not won a league game since mid-December, and Harrison’s dismal form has contributed to that, as he was an unused replacement in last night’s draw against Newcastle United.
There had been indications early this season of Sean Dyche’s interest in keeping Harrison, but after losing his spot altogether last night, Leeds’ chances of selling him appear slim.
Farke’s comments on Sinisterra are a warning that Harrison will not be invited again.
Following Sinisterra’s permanent move to Bournemouth last month, Farke explained why Leeds chose to sell him.
He figuratively stated that food never tastes as delicious after being re-heated in the microwave, implying that he did not want Sinisterra back in the fold.
Given his public willingness to accept it, it would not be surprising if he used the same approach with all of Leeds’ loanees, including Harrison.
However, those in the recruiting staff behind the scenes will need to work hard if Leeds are to sign Harrison permanently, given how things have gone for him at Everton.
