The Athletic’s David Ornstein is reporting that Leicester City have submitted a £20m bid to sign Jack Harrison from Premier League rivals Leeds United.
The former Manchester City starlet joined Leeds on an initial loan deal in 2018 and he would spend three successive seasons on loan at Elland Road.
Leeds made his move permanent in 2021 for around £11m and he has been an important asset for them in the Premier League in recent years.
Harrison has scored eight league goals in two consecutive seasons and he scored the winning goal against Brentford on the final day of the 2021/22 season as Leeds avoided relegation.
Newcastle United were interested in Harrison during the summer transfer window last year and Leicester City are now being linked with him.
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch was asked about Harrison during his press conference earlier this week. He indicated that he is unwilling to let the winger leave.
“I’ve heard that there are things about him. He’s an important player for us. I’ve not discussed it with Jack because for me it’s very clear.”
Ornstein is reporting that Leicester ‘have made an offer of £20m’ to Leeds United. The Yorkshire outfit are now ‘deliberating over whether to sell Harrison or tie him down a new contract’.
It is also noted that it is ‘unclear’ what Harrison will decide to do next. His contract is due to expire at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Leicester are keen to do business before the transfer window closes and Ornstein are ‘closing in’ on winger Tete.
It was Brendan Rodgers’ birthday earlier this week and he refused to be drawn on Leicester’s reported interest in Harrison when asked by reporters about the proposed transfer.
“The club are great. They’re very good at recognising when you get to points in your life, listen, I’m privileged to reach 50 and grow old. I think for all of us in life, there’s some people who are never fortunate to grow old, so it’s not something I’m scared of,” Rodgers said (via Sky Sports).
“It’s something to be cherished so hopefully I can continue to get the birthdays.”
When asked if he asked for any birthday signings, amid links to Leeds United’s Harrison, Rodgers added: “No, that took a little while that. Was that Sky in your ear?
“Listen, I just wish for good health and make 51. That was it. Listen, the club are working very hard behind the scenes to try and give the club, or team, that boost that it needs and we would like.
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