The winger has been on loan at the Toffees this season, after United’s relegation.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Leeds United’s return to the Premier League is only one game away, thanks to a dominating performance against Norwich City in the play-off semi-final.
- Everton has stated that loanee Jack Harrison will return to Leeds at the conclusion of the season, but his future is uncertain.
- If Leeds do not gain promotion, they may be forced to sell players valued up to £100 million.
Everton have stated their position on a prospective Jack Harrison transfer, with Leeds United potentially having to trade key players this summer.
Leeds’ return to the Premier League after just one season away is only one game away, against either Southampton or West Bromwich Albion.
| Leeds United v Norwich City play-off second leg stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | Norwich | |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Shots on target | 11 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Stats taken from Sofascore | ||
Their dominant performance against Norwich City on Thursday night earned them a place in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium.
Whatever happens at the home of English football, the work will continue. Preparations for the rapid turnaround between seasons will commence, and transfer activity will completely ramp up.
Harrison’s future, like that of his parent club, is uncertain at the moment, but Everton, where he has been since the beginning of the season, has declared plans to sign the winger.
Everton set down Jack Harrison’s transfer stance
The 27-year-old will return to Elland Road at the conclusion of the season, but the Toffees will negotiate his future with the Whites once the play-off final dust has cleared.
According to a statement on the club’s website, “Everton will continue dialogue with Leeds over the future of forward Harrison when the Yorkshire club’s current Championship play-off campaign is completed.”
Following their recent 1-0 victory over already relegated Sheffield United, manager Sean Dyche spoke on Harrison’s future on Merseyside. “We will wait and see,” stated the former Burnley manager, according to Liverpool World.
“The first step was to ensure our safety, and after that was done, we could re-evaluate the internal truth in terms of what we could do financially, which will be an ongoing process.
“He’s done really well. His tactical acumen is good in both wide and number ten positions.
“He has a fantastic work ethic. I still believe there is more to his skill because we see it in training, and I’ve spoken with him about unlocking it. Over the course of the season, I believe he has performed admirably and consistently for us.”
Leeds must find a way to sell Jack Harrison, if Daniel Farke does not want him.
Many of the players who the new United manager felt wouldn’t be part of his side in the future were temporarily transferred out of Elland Road. Harrison was among many players who left, including Brenden Aaronson and Marc Roca.
If Farke still does not see these players in his plans, Leeds must sell them permanently this summer.
According to the Daily Mail, if the Whites do not gain promotion, they may have to sell up to £100 million worth of players to comply with the EFL’s financial criteria.
If Leeds does not win at Wembley, top flight clubs are apparently expecting a “fire sale,” with Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray being the best morsels of flesh that the vulturous Premier League sides try to pick off the carcass of Leeds.
The simplest way for them to create revenue is to find new homes for the players who made no contributions to this season’s team, and Harrison should be one of those players.
