Everton Commit to Seeing Out Jack Harrison’s Loan Spell Despite Struggles
Everton have reaffirmed their commitment to Jack Harrison, opting against terminating the Leeds United loanee’s spell at Goodison Park. Despite Harrison’s struggles to make an impact this season, the Toffees have decided to retain his services, at least until the end of the campaign.
Harrison has featured in all but one of Everton’s Premier League games, but has recently lost his starting spot to Jesper Lindstrom. The 26-year-old is yet to register a goal or assist for the Toffees, prompting speculation that his loan spell might be cut short.
However, sources close to the club have revealed that Harrison is viewed as an important member of the squad, and that there is “no intention” of terminating his loan spell in January. This decision is likely to remain unchanged, even with the impending takeover by The Friedkin Group.
Harrison will therefore need to continue fighting for his place in the side, with Lindstrom, Dwight McNeil, and Iliman Ndiaye currently preferred by manager Sean Dyche. The Leeds loanee’s situation has sparked interest, with MOT Leeds News contributor, Bardell, offering his insights on the unique nature of Leeds’ loan arrangements.
“The Leeds loan situation is unlike anything I’ve seen before,” Bardell noted. “Big players have headed out on loan season upon season, some have come back like Aaronson but it was the nature of their purchase model a few years ago. They were never going to be able to hold on to those players or sell them and recoup what they spent. Jack Harrison is a Premier League player, he won’t want to play in the Championship but I wouldn’t rule him out of playing for Leeds again.”
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