The saga of Jack Harrison’s transfer to Aston Villa is discussed as Everton agree to a deal with Leeds United.
Despite Aston Villa’s interest in signing the Leeds United winger, Jack Harrison is expected to join Everton.
Harrison had a medical in Merseyside today (Sunday) after Everton and Leeds agreed on a season-long loan for the player, but Villa were also interested until learning that the 26-year-old is presently injured.
The saga of Jack Harrison’s transfer to Aston Villa is discussed as Everton agree to a deal with Leeds United.
According to trade guru Fabrizio Romano, , Harrison turned down a move to Everton in favour of a move to Villa after “a direct call with Unai Emery,” but a hip injury has put an end to any move to B6.
Villa is concerned about his estimated recovery time as they look for an instant replacement for Emi Buendia, the playmaker who tore his ACL in training last week.
Harrison’s contract includes a relegation provision that allows him to depart on loan while Leeds are playing outside the Premier League, and the Athletic indicated a deal with Everton was close despite Villa’s late interest.
According to United manager Daniel Farke, the former Manchester City player missed Leeds’ first two Championship games and will be out until after the September international break.
This is the second successive transfer window where there has been drama over Harrison’s future. He had agreed a move to Leicester City and a medical was scheduled in January before Leeds then opted to keep him at Elland Road.
