According to a report published on February 7 by an online football news outlet, Everton has the option to make Harrison’s loan permanent despite not having the option to purchase him under the terms of his agreement.
This information was released concurrently with another £20 million deal, in which Luis Sinisterra—who had already left on loan in the summer—is expected to sign permanently to Bournemouth for that kind of money.
Could Jack Harrison leave Leeds United permanently?
Though Everton does not have a buyout option in the agreement, if reports are to be believed, they might make their loan arrangement permanent, and the release clause would present the perfect chance for the Toffees to sign a long-term contract.
Because of their lack of expenditure in January, it is quite improbable that Everton would be able to afford to pay £20 million on a single player, although the financial situation at Goodison Park remains precarious.
Leeds has also made it apparent how involved it is in that subject. One of the top sports solicitors in the UK, Simon Leaf, stated that the team might be open to the idea of suing Everton since they felt unfairly treated due to their excessive spending.
Harrison may not have many people at Elland Road who are eager for him to stay, but if he is to leave Elland Road permanently, he will need to keep up his impressive Premier League play and hope Leeds aren’t promoted as well.
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According to Fabrizio Romano, Luis Sinisterra’s permanent departure from Leeds United is about to become official.
Following Phil Hay’s update on Thursday, February 8, the Itallian journalist reported via X on February 9 that Bournemouth and the Whites had finished all the necessary documents needed to make Sinisterra’s stay on the south coast permanent.
The official announcement of Sinisterra’s departure from Elland Road is scheduled for “today.”
A £20 million deal will be reached to secure his transfer to Bournemouth.
Time for Leeds United and Daniel Farke to move on
It might be considered smart business to bring in £20 million for a loanee in the middle of the season, and those monies could end up going a long way when the summer transfer market opens.
Thus far during his loan stay, Sinisterra has made just four Premier League starts for Bournemouth, totaling just 17 games with two goals and two assists.
It may therefore come as a surprise that the Cherries choose to extend his stay permanently rather than giving him a full season to prove himself. That is, however, better for Farke and Leeds.
In just 26 games for the team, the 24-year-old scored eight goals and provided one assist, demonstrating his success at Elland Road.