Everton has finalized a season-long loan agreement with Leeds winger Jack Harrison. The deal does not include an option for Everton to purchase the 26-year-old winger, but it does contain a release clause that can be utilized during the loan period.
Aston Villa enquired about a similar deal but pulled out because of Harrison's current injury, which is set to keep him out for at around three to four weeks.
Everton keen on Gnonto
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Jack Harrison celebrates with Leeds team-mate Wilfried Gnonto
Everton are also interested in Leeds forward Wilfried Gnonto.
The Italy international has declined to be chosen for the club's recent matches, even though he was informed that he will not be traded during the summer transfer period. Harrison becomes the fourth addition to the Toffees' squad this summer, subsequently Yousseff Chermiti and Ashley Young being signed permanently, and a loan deal for Arnaut Danjuma.
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Who will be on the move this summer, as the transfer window in England opens on June 14 and closes at 11pm on September 1, and in Scotland, at midnight?Villa were considering Harrison as a potential replacement for Emiliano Buendia, who suffered an ACL injury last week and is expected to be absent for the majority of the 2023/24 campaign.
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