Leeds United announced on Monday afternoon that Jack Harrison had completed a second loan move to Everton.
Leeds’ declaration, which made it plain that it was once again Harrison’s decision to utilize his active loan option, spoke a lot about their sentiments about the agreement.
Harrison was expected to be one of two players who could leave temporarily for the second season in a row after Leeds failed to achieve promotion.
It’s unclear who the other is among Marc Roca and Brenden Aaronson, however the former is poised to rejoin Real Betis permanently rather than on loan.
Aaronson, meantime, is alleged to have turned down the opportunity to return on loan despite having bids on the table, which explains why Leeds would be upset with Harrison.
Harrison sent a message to Leeds ahead of the upcoming season
There have been conflicting stories about Everton’s potential possibility to permanently sign him, but Graham Smyth has stated there will be no option-to-buy.
Fabrizio Romano has echoed that statement, but he also revealed exclusively yesterday that Everton could make the deal permanent in the future.
With Everton still in talks about completing a new takeover, Harrison’s permanent switch will most likely be contingent on that happening before the end of the window.
Harrison took to Instagram to share his enthusiasm about spending another season at Goodison Park.
Despite the frustration of his loan departure, he did momentarily reflect on his parent club Leeds ahead of the new season.
He wrote, “Proud to be returning to Everton for our final season at Goodison.” This summer, I worked hard to get off to a fast start in preseason and demonstrate to the Blues what I’m capable of. I’d want to wish everyone at Leeds all the best for the next season.”
How much will Leeds receive for Harrison?
Leeds will receive no loan fee from Everton as part of the agreement, as was the case with all eight of their first-team temporary departures last year.
Instead, Everton will pay his entire salary, which should help Leeds comply with PSR because their overall wage spend is smaller, as Angus Kinnear noted last summer.
However, Leeds’ dissatisfaction is undeniable, since Harrison is undoubtedly one of their most sellable assets, with a deal that runs until 2028.
