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According to an article in the Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds United want Jack Harrison back on loan again next season.
This comes just a few days after it was reported that it would take a bid in the region of £20 million to bring the winger back to Elland Road permanently.
Tried and tested
With Marcelo Bielsa’s system being so intricate and unique, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that he wants players in his squad who know what he want.
Harrison proved last season that he is more than capable of playing in the Argentine’s pressing style as he played 39 games for the Whites in 2018/19.
His goal contribution numbers aren’t quite what you’d want from a player who is reportedly on £51,000-a-week at the Premier League champions, but aged just 22 there is time for that side of his game to grow.
Buying some time
With last week’s reports placing a £20 million price tag on the former NYCFC man, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Leeds want to pursue another loan deal instead.
The Sun’s article stated that the Whites were interested in a permanent deal for the wide player, but at that price, of course, finances were going to be an issue.
Another year on loan at the Yorkshire club allows Andrea Radrizzani and Victor Orta to buy themselves some time. If they are promoted next year that £20 million figure becomes a drop in the ocean due to the money promotion to the Premier League brings with it.
The owner has recently hinted at a spending spree if the club does make it to the top flight next season, and Harrison would undoubtedly be near the top of his shopping list.
If they can bring the City youngster back for another year, it gives him even more time to develop under Bielsa and learn how to optimise his skills to fit the system the Argentine is implementing at Elland Road.