Jack Harrison is a Leeds United player again after two seasons of activating his loan clause to play Premier League football with Everton.
For most Leeds United fans, Jack Harrison is someone without a future at the club after choosing to activate the clause following Leeds’ relegation back in 2023.
David Prutton would retain Harrison but the majority of Leeds fans are in agreement over Harrison’s next steps and they do not involve him remaining at Elland Road.
It’s why Leeds fans will be happy to hear that Harrison could be back at Everton yet, while other Leeds fans want to send Harrison to Rangers following the takeover of the 49ers.
Now, in a Leeds United News exclusive, we can reveal the chances of Harrison remaining with the club for the 2025/26 season.
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Jack Harrison could remain a Leeds United player in 2025/26
Harrison could return to Leeds and have a part to play but not many fans are keen for that to happen after two years away and after activating a loan clause to remain at Everton.
Harrison’s form for Leeds in the Premier League saw him collect 37 goal involvements in 107 league outings, with 22 goals and 15 assists. That said, he has flattered to deceive at Everton since then.
Appearances Goals Assists
73 5 4
Jack Harrison’s Everton stats (all comps)
The club and Daniel Farke’s exact feelings on the winger are unknown, but we know the German has been open to reintegrating loanees previously via Brenden Aaronson and Max Wober.
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He has a PSR book value below £3 million but that doesn’t mean Leeds will be able to find a buyer who can match his current wages at Elland Road.
Of course, loaning out the 28-year-old again would get his wages off the books for another season and make it a problem to come back to next year — but Harrison could yet be retained.
Speaking exclusively to Leeds United News, our transfer expert Graeme Bailey explained that no decision has been made as of yet.
Not only that, but Leeds are “open to all options” and that includes Harrison making a return to the squad.
Even if some fans believe he has burned any and all bridges with the club, Bailey explains that “it has not been discounted that he plays for them again.”
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Leeds United’s depth out wide with Jack Harrison and without Manor Solomon
Without Manor Solomon, Leeds have three first-team wingers left over from last season in their squad.
However, Harrison’s return, as well as Joe Gelhardt’s, and the ability to play Isaac Schmidt there, makes Leeds’ depth out wide a fairly stacked area of the team without departures.
Gelhardt is likely to leave in some capacity, and Schmidt is more of a full-back or wing-back than an out-and-out winger. That means Harrison would be one of four for next year, if he stays.
Harrison, Willy Gnonto, Dan James, and Largie Ramazani looks good on paper, but breaking it down further brings up concerns regarding squad building.
Three of those prefer the left flank, even if they have operated on the right-hand side before. Leeds could also benefit greatly from some added height and power in one of their wingers next term.
Harrison can function well in the right circumstances, but most Leeds fans are unwilling to give him another chance after opting against helping them gain promotion.