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title: "Leeds: Jack Harrison’s head may be turned by Newcastle"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-08-27T06:15:07Z"
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# Leeds: Jack Harrison’s head may be turned by Newcastle

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) winger Jack Harrison could be tempted by a move to Newcastle United this summer, according to ex-Whites goalkeeper Paul Robinson.**

### The Lowdown: Harrison linked with Newcastle switch

The Magpies have had a steady summer rather than a spectacular one, although the signing of Alexander Isak is an undoubted major signal of intent right before the deadline.

One individual who has been continually [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/leeds-transfer-news-harrison-premier-league-3/) with a move to St James’ Park is Harrison, who has become a key man for Leeds in recent years, [scoring 29 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-harrison/alletore/spieler/417346) in 169 appearances.

It is a rumour that is refusing to go away, as Newcastle look to bolster their attacking options after the injury to Callum Wilson.

### The Latest: Robinson worried

Speaking [*MOT Leeds News*](https://motleedsnews.com/exclusives/sky-sports-pundit-jack-harrison-could-have-head-turned-as-leeds-united-exit-bid-tabled-again/), Robinson, [now a regular on Sky Sports](https://icdb.tv/stats/110/Paul-Robinson), claimed that it is easy to envisage Harrison wanting to trade Leeds for the Magpies this summer:

> “Listen, Newcastle are going places.
>
> “It’s well documented how much money they’ve got and are going to have in the future. It’s a club on the up and it’s a club who are moving forward and looking to challenge the top-half of the Premier League and get into the Champions League eventually.
>
> “It’ll be difficult for a player to admit his head hasn’t been turned by a club like that – it’s only natural. If you look at the wage structure and wage bill at Newcastle compared to Leeds. It’s nowhere near.
>
> “When you look at the two clubs without the takeover at Newcastle, it’d be a sideways move. But with the way Newcastle are and the direction they’re moving in, it would be a forward move and it’d be a hard one for a player to turn down if they come knocking.
>
> “They’ve got potential for success in the future and there’s the financial package they could offer you. It’s only going to be natural to have your head turned by that.”

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### The Verdict: Big loss for Leeds?

Harrison is someone who has provided consistent quality from wide areas for a sustained period, helping Leeds get out of the Championship and then taking his form into the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/).

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While the former Manchester City man may not always have stood out as much as other attackers, from Raphinha to Patrick Bamford, [74 top-flight appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-harrison/alletore/spieler/417346) in the space of two-and-a-bit years highlight his importance.

Harrison’s versatility and durability allows him to impress both out wide and in a central attacking midfield role, while an average of [2.3 tackles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/317896/History/Jack-Harrison) per game in the league this season highlight the defensive work that will also appeal to Jesse Marsch, so losing him would be a big blow.