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Leicester City considering move for Leeds United winger Jack Harrison?

Leicester considering move for Leeds winger Harrison?
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Leicester City are reportedly considering whether to launch an approach for Leeds United winger Jack Harrison.

Leicester City have reportedly identified Leeds United winger Jack Harrison as a potential transfer target.

During the summer, the Foxes were heavily restricted in the market, having to wait until the final days of the window before making any significant additions.

With a portion of the money generated from the sale of Wesley Fofana to Chelsea, Leicester signed Wout Faes as a replacement, the Belgium international making a positive impression since his arrival at the King Power Stadium.

However, while some of that money will be used to boost the club's financial position, Brendan Rodgers is expected to receive a chunk to strengthen his first-team squad, either in January or ahead of 2023-24.

If possible, introducing a fresh face before the end of the month is likely to be preferred with Leicester currently just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League standings.

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers during the match on January 10, 2023© Reuters

Despite the greater issues coming in defence, the Daily Mail claims that the East Midlands outfit have registered an interest in Harrison.

Since initially starting to represent Leeds on loan from Manchester City in 2018, Harrison has been a key man at Elland Road, contributing 29 goals and 28 assists from 185 appearances in all competitions.

Nevertheless, since Leeds' first year back in the top flight in 2020-21, Harrison's influence has dropped off, and just one strike and four assists have been provided this campaign.

The 26-year-old has remained a first-team regular, starting 15 of Leeds' 19 Premier League games, but there is now more competition for places in that area of the pitch.

Leeds United's Wilfried Gnonto reacts on January 22, 2023© Reuters

Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto are both deemed to be first-team options now having impressed under Jesse Marsch, creating a scenario where the sale of Harrison is more of a possibility.

The report suggests that Leeds would want to receive in the region of £35m if they were to contemplate parting ways with one of their most prized assets in January.

That said, Harrison has less than 18 months remaining on his contract, something which will need to be taken into consideration should any realistic bids be lodged in due course.

Leeds are currently attempting to strengthen in central midfield with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano indicating that the Yorkshire giants are keen to sign either Juventus' Weston McKennie or Angers' Azzedine Ounahi.

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