Leeds United winger Jack Harrison is a top target for Sean Dyche’s Everton this summer and might go on a permanent basis.
Leeds’ transfer tactics for the summer window are expected to be much more focused on how they react to the impending departures, following their defeat in the Championship playoff final.
Leeds’ loss at Wembley has hampered both their ambition with incomings and their ability to negotiate exits for specific individuals.
Here’s what we know about Jack Harrison’s future as he faces another uncertain summer…
Jack Harrison’s loan comes to an end with Everton planning talks.
Sean Dyche guided Everton to a relatively comfortable position at the end of the Premier League season, although points deductions had dominated the narrative at Goodison Park throughout the campaign.
With his survival, the Toffees indicated that Harrison would return to Leeds for the time being after his loan, but they intended to hold talks with the Whites about signing him – all depending on what transpired in Leeds’ playoff run.
Now that Everton knows the tier Leeds is in, they can move forward with signing the winger to a new contract.
Will Everton sign Jack Harrison permanently?
Leeds’ continued relegation raises legitimate concerns about whether they will be able to command a permanent fee for him or see the winger return on loan.
The Daily Mail has given Leeds a boost in their chances of selling Harrison for good, reporting that the winger is wanted permanently at Goodison Park.
Not only that, but they are thought to be optimistic about their chances of reaching an agreement with Leeds to sign Harrison on a long-term deal.
One difficulty is that Harrison has been discovered to be one of the players whose contract still has a loan provision, so the Toffees have the option of keeping him on loan.
How much does Harrison cost?
Harrison, who was signed from Manchester City in 2021 for a fee of £11 million, is someone Leeds sees as a valuable asset to sell this summer.
At the age of 27, he is in his prime years as a winger and has a contract until 2028, which means he is far from the conclusion of his Elland Road contract, which he signed only weeks before relegation.
With 136 Premier League appearances, 24 goals, and 19 assists, he’s a player who would provide a wealth of experience to Everton or anyone else looking for a chance.
While there have been few specific reports on the Whites’ asking price for Harrison, they may be able to profit from that 2021 fee if they can secure a permanent deal.
What is Jack Harrison’s current salary?
When Leeds were relegated, the players’ contracts included a clause that reduced their earnings by 50-60%, according to The Athletic, but there were also loan clauses that allowed them to leave temporarily.
It would then be assumed that Everton has been paying Harrison’s full salary, which Capology reports as £90,000 per week – or £4,680,000 per year.
