Leicester City target Jack Harrison is ‘keen’ to sign a new contract with Leeds United, according to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett.

The Lowdown: Reinforcements needed

The Foxes are just one point above the Premier League relegation zone following a mixed start to the season, and Brendan Rodgers will know that he has to bolster his attacking ranks this month should he want to avoid the drop.

The Elland Road winger’s deal is set to expire in June 2024 and he hasn’t yet put pen to paper on an extension, leaving his future up in the air after bids from Newcastle United in the summer.

The Foxes are said to have identified the 26-year-old as a potential target, though it doesn’t sound like he wants to leave Yorkshire anytime soon.

The Latest: Harrison’s stance

Taking to Twitter, Dorsett again confirmed Leicester’s interest in Harrison but revealed that the player has his heart set on staying with the Whites.

“#lcfc interested in #lufc Jack Harrison as they search for a winger. Leeds don’t want to sell, especially to a relegation rival, and I’ve been told Harrison keen to agree new contract at Elland Road. Currently has 18 months left. Brazilian Tete likely to be half the cost for Leic.”

The Verdict: Setback for Rodgers

Harrison has been one of the standout performers for Leeds in recent years, and Rodgers will have suffered a setback by letting his target potentially slip through his fingers.

The Stoke-on-Trent-born talent has recorded 57 goal contributions during his time with Jesse Marsch’s outfit and is a versatile player with the ability to operate in four different positions, leading one to wonder how dangerous he would look interchanging in an attack alongside a healthy James Maddison (Transfermarkt).

The Whites star also ranks in the 94th percentile for most tackles per 90 minutes by players in his position, showing his desire to help his team at both ends of the pitch, which is exactly the profile of player Leicester are in need of recruiting.