Anonymous agent questions ‘strange’ signing of Jack Harrison from Leeds United as Everton’s relegation verdict split
The Toffees confirmed Harrison’s arrival on a season-long deal on August 14, with the winger still out of action due to a hip injury.
Everton took advantage of the loan clause in the player’s contract with Leeds, allowing him to leave in the event of relegation from the Premier League.
In a poll of 20 representatives for an article [September 14] covering a number of topics, Everton’s overall transfer activity was ranked second worst among Premier League clubs, alongside Wolves, attracted 20% of the votes each, with Chelsea coming out on top.
‘High’.
One agent quoted by online media said:
“Jack Harrison is on loan from Leeds – I think he’s a good player, but it’s a bit strange when you loan out an ‘up’ player.
You’d think Everton would buy.
Another representative added that the Toffees’ summer business “smells like relegation”.
Beto’s late arrival in the transfer window has helped Everton’s transfer activities take a slightly more positive direction.
After all, this is the striker that Sean Dyche dreamed of from the final whistle on the final day of last season.
Arnaut Danjuma and Harrison will also offer something different in the final third, as will the time-tested Youssef Chermiti.
At first glance, it seems strange that Harrison was only signed on loan.
Remember, this is a player who is widely believed to be valued at over £20m.
But Everton cannot be criticized for finding a loophole in Harrison’s contract, which means they get him for free now, on top of his wages.
This means the Englishman will technically be a Leeds player again at the end of the season, but the Toffees can decide at that time whether they want to sign him permanently.
Are not.
There have been plenty of disappointments when it comes to Everton’s transfer activity this summer, but this deal does not fall into that category.