Leeds slap £35m price tag on Jack Harrison amid interest from Newcastle

Leeds United want over £35million to sell Jack Harrison amid interest from Newcastle United.

Harrison is admired by Eddie Howe for his workrate and he is keen on adding the 25-year-old to his squad as well as a young striker.

Leeds value Harrison highly though and will not sell easily. They are continuing their own discussions for a new forward with Paris St Germain’s Arnaud Kalimuendo their prime target.

Leeds United want over £35million to sell Jack Harrison amid interest from Newcastle

Eddie Howe admires Harrison’s workrate and wants to add him to his Newcastle squad 

Harrison joined Leeds on loan in 2018 before eventually joining on a permanent basis last summer after three years at Elland Road. 

He played a crucial role in helping the club avoid relegation last season with eight goals in 35 league appearances. 

Leeds have been one of the league’s most active clubs this summer, having signed Brendan Aaronson, Luis Sinsisterra, Tyler Adams, Rasmus Kristensen, Marc Roca and Darko Gyabi. 

Meanwhile, Newcastle are back in the market for a striker too having missed out on Hugo Ekitike to PSG. They have asked about Bordeaux forward Sekou Mara, 19.

Newcastle are among the clubs keen on Carney Chukwuemeka but face big competition

Newcastle are also among the clubs keen on Aston Villa’s Carney Chukwuemeka but he has interest from PSG, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund.

The 18-year-old was left at home by Villa boss Steven Gerrard as the squad left for Australia last week.

Howe’s side have so far seen Sven Botman and Nick Pope come through the doors, while Matt Targett has joined permanently.