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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Paul Robinson drops Jack Harrison transfer claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-04-11T18:15:42Z"
modified: "2022-04-11T18:15:42Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Paul Robinson drops Jack Harrison transfer claim

**Former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes that Leeds United winger Jack Harrison could play as a wing-back for the north London club.**

### The Lowdown: Good season for Harrison

The 25-year-old has enjoyed a decent campaign since being [unveiled](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-harrison/transfers/spieler/417346) as a permanent Leeds player, having initially [joined the club on loan](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-harrison/profil/spieler/417346) in 2018.

The winger has gone on to establish himself as a mainstay in Jesse Marsch’s team, having featured in the starting XI in [five of the new manager’s six games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-harrison/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/417346/plus/0/trainer_id/17275) in charge. Moreover, he has made a telling impact under the American at Elland Road, netting [three goals in his last three matches](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-harrison/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/417346/plus/0/trainer_id/17275).

As a result, [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/01/month-jesse-marsch-leeds-united-have-transformed-post-marcelo/)‘s Mike McGrath has reported that Tottenham are interested in signing Harrison in the summer transfer window.

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### The Latest: Robinson’s claim on Harrison…

Robinson, who regularly features as a [pundit for Sky Sports](https://icdb.tv/stats/110/Paul-Robinson), believes that whilst Harrison could perform as a wing-back for Antonio Conte at Tottenham, the 25-year-old would be better off remaining at Elland Road.

Speaking with [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/jack-harrison-robinson-issues-100-per-cent-verdict-on-tottenham-swoop-after-journalists-update/), the ex-Spurs goalkeeper claimed: *“He is capable of playing that role, 100 per cent.*

*“The question is, would he want to? I’m sure he sees himself more as a goalscoring winger or midfielder.*

*“When you look at him, you ask the question – is he of the level required for Spurs? They want to push on and compete with the top four. Would Jack fit into that?*

*“Would he play week in, week out? I don’t think so. He is better off where he is if you ask me. He is building his career at Leeds and is playing every week. I question whether he would be a starter at Spurs.”*

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### The Verdict: Difficult decision

If Harrison is offered the chance to join Tottenham, this could prove a difficult decision to make. With Spurs making a strong late push for a top-four finish, the Englishman could see himself playing in the Champions League next season with a move to north London.

Everton manager Frank Lampard clearly believes that the 25-year-old is up to the task, having [hailed him](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/02/14/frank-lampard-everton-leeds-united-jack-harrison/) as “one of the best wingers in the league”.

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However, whether he can perform at the same level as a wing-back is yet to be seen. In [225 career club appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-harrison/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/417346), Harrison has only played in defence [once](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-harrison/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/417346), so this prospective transfer could be a gamble for both him and Spurs.

***In other news: [Fabrizio Romano drops Dejan Kulusevski transfer claim](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/kulusevski-permanent-transfer-claim-romano-spurs/)***