AliousAccording to Sport Witness, Fiorentina made a concrete approach to Leeds United earlier this week for Jack Harrison, proposing a loan deal until the end of the season. At first, the move was expected to progress quickly.
Harrison set for Tuscany after talks shift
The negotiations, however, slowed after Leeds boss Daniel Farke pushed for changes to the structure of the deal. Leeds initially insisted on a mandatory purchase clause worth around £15m (€17m). Over the following 48 hours, discussions evolved and the terms were significantly revised.
From all perspectives, the transfer appears logical—especially given Harrison’s limited influence at Elland Road this season. The winger managed just 443 minutes across 13 appearances, failing to record either a goal or an assist. He had clearly fallen out of favour under Farke’s tactical approach, making a temporary exit an attractive option for the club.
Allowing Harrison to leave enables Leeds to reduce their wage bill and avoid carrying a costly player who offers minimal on-field return. Crucially, the agreement also includes a purchase option, rather than the initially demanded obligation. While the figure is far lower than Leeds first hoped for, it still opens the door to a permanent move should Harrison revive his form in Italy. For Fiorentina, it represents a low-risk acquisition of an experienced attacker.
Italian reports had suggested a valuation gap, with Fiorentina targeting a fee between €10m and €12m. Ultimately, an agreement was reached on Friday, with the buy option dropping to around €6m–€7m.
The 29-year-old has since travelled to Italy to complete the move and is expected to wear the number 22 shirt for La Viola. Further details reveal that Leeds will continue to cover part of Harrison’s €3m annual salary, while Fiorentina will pay roughly €1m for the remainder of the season.
In doing so, Leeds free up squad space and financial flexibility—either to pursue winter reinforcements or to stabilise their finances. While some fans may view the reduced purchase option as a sign of weak bargaining power, Harrison’s declining market value and lack of production left the club with limited leverage. Farke’s priority remains efficiency, and keeping a high-earning substitute no longer aligned with Leeds’ objectives.
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