During the preceding summer, Leeds United encountered significant frustration due to Victor Orta’s relegation loan clause, which allowed key players to depart for loan spells without the club’s ability to intervene.
An illustrative case is that of Max Wober, the Austrian player, who initially seemed set to remain with the team, even participating in pre-season matches. However, upon receiving the slightest expression of interest, he swiftly departed to join Gladbach.
Subsequently, several other players, including Brenden Aaronson, Marc Roca, Diego Llorente, Rasmus Kristensen, Robin Koch, Luis Sinisterra, and Jack Harrison, followed suit, securing loan moves to prominent clubs in Germany, England, Italy, and Spain.
In the upcoming summer transfer window, some of these players are poised to return. Notably, Koch will join Frankfurt on a free transfer, while Sinisterra has permanently transferred to Bournemouth. Llorente and Roca are anticipated to finalize permanent transfers to Roma and Betis, respectively.
Leeds plan to sell Jack Harrison when he returns from Everton
Aaronson, Kristensen, Wober, and Harrison are currently poised to return to Elland Road. Despite his stint with Everton during the 2023-24 season, Harrison has only exhibited sporadic displays of quality.
With seven goals and assists in 28 appearances for Sean Dyche’s team, Harrison’s future at Everton remains uncertain. The club’s financial constraints, compounded by a six-point deduction this season, may hinder any attempt to secure his permanent signing.
Reports suggest that Harrison is likely to revert to Leeds United, rather than securing a permanent deal with Everton, as the club grapples with its financial situation. Leeds will subsequently evaluate Harrison’s future, with indications suggesting a preference to offload him permanently during the upcoming summer transfer window. The specific valuation Leeds will place on Harrison remains undisclosed at this juncture.
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Described as “spectacular” by Garth Crooks, Jack Harrison is set to attract considerable attention in the upcoming transfer window. Upon signing Harrison, Everton successfully outbid Aston Villa for his services, a decision that Harrison may now regret as he could have favored a move to Villa Park.
Unai Emery’s interest in Harrison might persist, with previous links to West Ham United. Harrison possesses the potential to excel at a club vying for European competition, although a mid-table placement in the Premier League would suit him well.
However, Harrison’s performance at Everton has failed to dazzle. Leeds United will be optimistic about drumming up interest in Harrison from European clubs, thereby avoiding facing him in the upcoming season.
It’s worth noting that Harrison has prior experience playing abroad, notably in Major League Soccer with New York City FC. While a return to the United States might interest him in the future, it may not be on the cards just yet.