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title: "Leeds: Journalist shares promising Jack Harrison update"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2022-12-09T21:15:00Z"
modified: "2022-12-09T21:15:00Z"
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# Leeds: Journalist shares promising Jack Harrison update

**Journalist [Graeme Bailey](https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) has revealed there is ‘real confidence’ at [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) over a new contract for winger Jack Harrison.**

### The Lowdown: Contract talks

Harrison is set to enter the final 18 months of his [current](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-harrison/profil/spieler/417346) Elland Road deal in January and is [still of interest](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-harrison-bid-sources/) to Newcastle United heading into the New Year.

[Reports](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-harrison-bid-sources/) have suggested that the Whites have opened preliminary discussions over fresh terms in what would see the 26-year-old receive a pay rise.

The wide man started in a friendly against Elche on Thursday as Leeds ramped up their preparations for the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) restart with a 2-1 win.

### The Latest: Bailey’s comments

Bailey was talking to [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/leeds-united/exclusive-whites-real-confidence-closing-significant-agreement-29-goal-winger-rodrigo-renewal-stance) to share what he knows about Harrison’s situation. The journalist said that ‘the good news is there is a real confidence’ the Leeds man will extend his stay ‘sooner rather than later’.

*“I understand a new deal is firmly on Victor Orta’s agenda. The good news is there is a real confidence that Harrison will put pen to paper sooner rather than later.”*

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### The Verdict: Promising

It seems as if a new contract for Harrison is likely, and these comments from Bailey are extremely promising.

The club may well be looking to get a deal over the line before the January window opens, which could result in Newcastle taking a step back in their pursuit of Harrison.

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Hopefully, a fresh contract will also help the winger get back to his early season form, with the Leeds man without a goal or an assist since [August](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-harrison/leistungsdaten/spieler/417346).