Reports coming out of Italy suggest Jack Harrison’s time at Elland Road is coming to an end. It looks like he will definitely leave this month. Gianluca Di Marzio is a top journalist for Serie A transfers. He broke the news that Fiorentina have started serious talks with Leeds United to sign the winger.
Jack Harrison Poised for Fiorentina Switch as Leeds United Exit Looms
Things are moving fast. The Italian side feel sure the 29-year-old will soon join La Viola as their third signing of the January window. This move comes after Fiorentina recently picked up Manor Solomon and Marco Brescianini. Manager Paolo Vanoli wants more attacking options for his 4-3-3 setup.
Alfredo Pedulla, another well-known Italian source, backs up these claims. He says the two clubs already have a basic deal in place. Harrison spent last season on loan at Everton and made 38 appearances. However, he has barely played since returning to West Yorkshire.
Under Daniel Farke, the winger has only seen 400 minutes of pitch time this season. It’s a huge change from his old role as a key starter. So, Leeds seem happy to let him go. How fast the talks are moving shows that both sides want to get the deal done quickly.
Why does this move make sense for Farke and Harrison?
Letting this transfer happen is a smart move for Leeds United. The team are focused on staying up in the Premier League. Harrison’s recent game in the FA Cup win over Derby County showed he isn’t clicking with Farke’s tactics anymore. He lost the ball 19 times and didn’t complete a single dribble.
The fans who travelled to the game were clearly frustrated. Such games show the Englishman just isn’t making an impact lately. He used to be the team’s main creative spark; now, he doesn’t change games the way he did back when Bielsa was in charge. On top of that, his contract runs until 2028. Keeping a bench player on such high wages is a big drain on the budget. The club are right to get those costs off their books.
Fiorentina give Harrison a chance to start over. He can play on either wing, which fits perfectly into Vanoli’s plans. Selling him lets Farke put those wages toward players the team needs right now. They could use more cover in defence or a better finisher to play alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
It’s easy to get sentimental in football, but the truth is that Harrison’s influence has faded. A permanent move or a loan with an option to buy works for everyone. Leeds cut their wage bill, Fiorentina get an experienced winger, and Harrison gets to play every week and get his career back on track.
