Leeds United boss Daniel Farke will be looking to move an Englishman out the door as quickly as possible this summer, according to a new report.
Leeds set for blockbuster Premier League rival clash at Man United
Leeds return to Premier League action on Monday evening when they travel to Old Trafford.
Their trip across the Pennines carries the kind of weight familiar to a side still not fully clear of the relegation picture.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke
Leeds are just three points above the drop zone heading into this mouth-watering rival clash, with their Premier League form a growing concern.
They have failed to score in any of their last four league games, and have managed just one win on the road all season.
Anton Stach and Joe Rodon both picked up ankle injuries in last weekend's FA Cup win over West Ham and have been ruled out (WhoScored), while Dan James is also absent with an adductor problem.
Jaka Bijol is a doubt too, as is Noah Okafor, leaving Farke with limited options in midfield and defence.
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The Whites are braced for a big battle this summer.
The FA Cup victory on penalties was a significant moment for the club — it puts them in a semi-final at Wembley for the first time since 1987— but the relegation run-in demands immediate attention.
Leeds United's final Premier League games in relegation run-in Date
Man United (away) April 13
Wolves (home) April 18
Bournemouth (away) April 22
Burnley (home) May 1
Tottenham (away) May 11
Brighton (home) May 17
West Ham (away) May 24
Man United arrive in good enough shape, with Michael Carrick's side chasing Champions League qualification with seven games to play.
Harry Maguire serves a suspension after his red card against Bournemouth before the break, but Lisandro Martínez returned to training during the squad's Dublin camp.
The teams drew 1-1 in the reverse fixture at Elland Road in January, though conditions this time — Leeds without several key players, no away win all season, a lengthy goal drought — make it a significantly harder ask.
Amid those pressures, news has emerged from Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke about Farke's summer planning.
Jack Harrison has 'no future' at Leeds with Farke looking to sell fast
Jack Harrison's time as a Leeds player is apparently coming to an end, and the club are preparing to move him on without delay once the window opens.
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The 29-year-old winger has spent the second half of this season on loan at Fiorentina after getting a handful of appearances for Leeds at the start of the campaign.
The Italian club hold a £6m buy option on the deal, but they show no indication of triggering it.
Harrison featured as Fiorentina were beaten 3-0 by Crystal Palace in the Conference League on Thursday, his contribution representing a reasonable but not convincing enough body of work across 15 appearances in all competitions.
The forward's relationship with Leeds has been complicated for some time.
He forced a move away when the club were relegated to the Championship and spent two years on loan at Everton before coming back after promotion.
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Neither party has managed to make that reunion work.
The report from Football Insider is unambiguous on Farke's position — Harrison has 'no future' at Elland Road and the manager wants to 'move him on quickly' when the summer window opens.
Whether that means a permanent sale to Fiorentina at a renegotiated figure, or a fresh loan or transfer elsewhere, the outcome is the same: Harrison will not be at Leeds next season.
Harrison is not the only fringe player Leeds are looking to offload this summer.
Mateo Joseph, currently on loan at Mallorca, looks likely set to be sold permanently, while reports suggest Largie Ramazani has also played his final game for Leeds.
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