"Leeds will be desperate..." – Journalist now drops big verdict involving £60k-p/w star

Leeds will be “desperate” to keep Jack Harrison beyond September’s transfer deadline, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The £60,000 per-week star has become a key player for the Elland Road outfit in recent years, but he’s been linked with a move away from the club this summer.

According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle are interested in signing Harrison, who scored 10 goals in all competitions last season.

The report states that Eddie Howe’s side are prepared to launch a £20m offer for the ex-Manchester City ace, although it’s likely to fall short of Leeds’ asking price.

But after losing Raphinha to Barcelona last week, O’Rourke doesn’t think that Jesse Marsch will want to see Harrison exit the club, too.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “He’s a traditional winger who likes to take on his full-back and get crosses in and also score goals himself.

“So, it could be a good fit for Newcastle, but I’m sure Leeds will be desperate to keep Harrison, especially after losing Raphinha to Barcelona, so they won’t want to lose Harrison as well.”

Leeds might have already strengthened in the forward areas with the additions of Luis Sinisterra and Brenden Aaronson, but Marsch won’t want to lose another of his best players.

Raphinha’s departure has limited Marsch’s attacking options ahead of the new campaign already, so losing Harrison would leave Leeds in an even worse position, not to mention Patrick Bamford’s inability to stay fit last season could leave the club taking a massive risk.

Not only does Harrison offer versatility having played on both flanks, but he’s proven in the Premier League having produced two excellent seasons in the English top-flight.

In 71 appearances across the last two years, he has scored 16 goals and laid on nine