There have been a couple of claims making the rounds that Newcastle have made an opening offer for Leeds winger Jack Harrison. Italy’s TuttoMercatoWeb and Football Insider are reporting that a bid has been submitted.
The report from Italy states the offer is £24m while Football Insider has it at just £18m. Both outlets are reporting that Leeds have or will reject the bid as it doesn’t meet their £35m valuation of the 25-year-old.
This could be the route Newcastle has to take to land Harrison. He has just 2 years remaining on his contract and uttered an unconvincing ‘We’ll see what happens’ when prompted on his future over the weekend.
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch is on record stating that he expects his goalscoring winger to remain at Elland Road this season. The American has already lost Raphinha to Barcelona and Kalvin Phillips to Manchester City.
However, that money has been recouped to cushion the blow. Marsch has added Brendan Aaronson, Luis Sinisterra, Tyler Adams, Rasmus Kristensen, and Marc Roja this summer to almost break even with their net spend.
An initial bid could unsettle Harrison and potentially force the situation. If he balks on a new contract, this window is the time to receive maximum value. Newcastle may be rewarded with patience but only if Leeds are forced to soften their stance.
In other news, Craig Hope has confirmed Newcastle hold an interest in RB Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko. Though he is just one of a number of targets under consideration at this time.
Understand Newcastle admire Salzburg forward Benjamin Sesko & 19-year-old is on list of names they’re exploring, but it has not moved beyond that at this stage #nufc
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) July 20, 2022
The player’s agent was spotted in Newcastle this week but an imminent move was quickly played down. The Slovenian certainly fits the profile of what Newcastle are looking for in this window.
311 comments so far
Jay b bedlingtoon
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:05 PM
Comment #1Areet Rom?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:07 PM
Comment #2see what I mean.. Pug power cannot take the heat
Jay b bedlingtoon
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:14 PM
Comment #3Peter, haha. On serious note hope Roms doing alright, don’t think ive seen him about today. Might of missed him though.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:17 PM
Comment #4Roms has been around today
Jay b bedlingtoon
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:23 PM
Comment #5Peter, champion. He must be on dishes, I’ve just finished half hour ago… hoping we put a decent offer in for the kid from RB Salzburg. Would be happy with and Harrison if Diaby isn’t interested.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:27 PM
Comment #6As I said yesterday, too many Harrison’s on the blog, but Milo has a free pass 🙂
SirRhosis
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:32 PM
Comment #7Repost
Onmeedsun, too true. I have a business with 5, soon to be six sites, but employ an MD who has a good grasp for numbers. However, I do need to reign him in sometimes as he often doesn’t see the bigger picture. Plus, it’s not his money that he’s playing with.
🙂
The Prince's Mate
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:38 PM
Comment #8Watching the Lionesses ( why not?mmmm) and a’few’wearing Alice bands..coulda swore Grealish took a corner before ..
The Prince's Mate
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:38 PM
Comment #9Morning Rom
Romford mag
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:40 PM
Comment #10Alright jay 🙂
Afternoon Prince’s 😉
The Prince's Mate
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:41 PM
Comment #111-1…gann on wor lass
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:41 PM
Comment #12England level with Spain
#
The Prince's Mate
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:42 PM
Comment #13How’s it hanging me awld mucka?
Romford mag
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:44 PM
Comment #14All good thanks mate
How’s you
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:44 PM
Comment #15the women sold out Old Traff does not look like an empty seat in the Amex (Brighton)
Jay b bedlingtoon
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:44 PM
Comment #16Rom, I knew it… mention your name 3 times on the blog and you shall appear 🙂
Romford mag
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:48 PM
Comment #17I’m like a bad smell jay !
One you just can’t get rid of 😆
The Last Jedi
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:48 PM
Comment #18Toone scored Toon Army
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:49 PM
Comment #19a do Rom a Rom a Rom
The Prince's Mate
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:49 PM
Comment #20Got one of those bloody summer colds? Tight chest burning up runny nose…no changes there then.
welshgeordie9
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:50 PM
Comment #21I give up.
The Prince's Mate
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:50 PM
Comment #22Bad’smell? Christ I can smell you up here…thought the Tyne was being dredged
Romford mag
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:50 PM
Comment #23Prince’s
Better make sure you haven’t got c*vid mate !!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:51 PM
Comment #24sneezes.
Great game of footie Eng vs Spain
Jay b bedlingtoon
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:52 PM
Comment #25Tom, hope you’ve tested for for covid… hope you’ll be areet.
Jay b bedlingtoon
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:52 PM
Comment #26*TPM even
welshgeordie9
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:52 PM
Comment #27Look how quick Man City get their players in after getting linked with them.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:53 PM
Comment #28extra time
The Prince's Mate
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:54 PM
Comment #29Are we allowed to talk about it on here? Got to watch your coc etc
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:54 PM
Comment #30we will win this
The Prince's Mate
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:55 PM
Comment #31Aye am infected but I like sharing…what can I say?
The Prince's Mate
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:56 PM
Comment #32Jay thanks mate..I tested a couple of weeks ago and was OK but I realise it can change overnight
onmeedsun
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:57 PM
Comment #33Women have done well second half, but Spain are a good passing team and you can’t run faster than a pass.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:57 PM
Comment #34oh! they have that useless pundit on only has 120 odd caps for England so obviously knows nothing about footie
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 9:59 PM
Comment #35it is on BBC 1 tune in
Jay b bedlingtoon
Jul 20, 2022 at 10:00 PM
Comment #36TPM, if your feeling unwell I’d test every couple days, if you’ve got the home tests. Don’t want to talk about it to much incase I get a warning. You’ll be areet lad.
CLINT FLICK
Jul 20, 2022 at 10:02 PM
Comment #37Re: the article
Does €24m = £18m, per chance?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 10:02 PM
Comment #38TBH the woman have a better pattern of play than the blokes
The Prince's Mate
Jul 20, 2022 at 10:02 PM
Comment #39The lasses are playing at a helluva pace…most impressed
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 10:03 PM
Comment #40really good game