Why Leicester transfer target Jack Harrison is ideal

Foxes of Leicester explain why Leicester City transfer target Jack Harrison of Leeds United may be an ideal Foxes signing.

I’ll be honest, as always, by saying that I rate Harrison. Therefore this article will be for acquiring him, though I will also assess the detracting points if there are any.

Could there finally be a Riyad Mahrez replacement at Leicester? No. And there never will be another quite like the Algerian. Maybe there shall be someone even better one day. Irrespective of that hypothetical, us Blue Army members must move on from the Mahrez discussion.

Essentially what Rodgers requires is a right-sided winger. One who has the ability to get the crowd off their feet and entertain. Although, entertainment and aesthetics are not the only things needed at King Power Stadium: the new recruit should be able to contribute key passes, goals and assists fairly often.

Oh, and the prospective incoming must have been taught how to press properly, be dedicated and committed to his teammates as well as the game plan. Preferably the player would have been shown these elements of contemporary football by a master tactician. Well, as luck would have it, Jack Harrison might be available. And he was impressive under taskmaster Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United.

While you may be worrying about Harvey Barnes’ role or even status at the east Midlands club if the Englishman is brought in, you needn’t. Yes, everyone knows Harrison plays on the leftwing for Leeds, and he seems at home there. Maybe in some people’s minds this means Harrison is a no go, but not in mine: I see an opportunity for innovation here.

The Stoke-on-Trent-born wideman is actually left-footed, which usually means he’d be deployed on the opposite flank by managers in the modern game. Surely Harrison can play on the right; why wouldn’t Brendan Rodgers switch Harrison to the other side and take a gamble, especially with an electrifying wingman required? This is a chance worth taking; taking on a man, committing defenders and creating space are all elements regularly missing on Filbert Way at the moment.

No, Harrison’s output hasn’t been top-notch this season, arguably because he’s not playing as he was under Bielsa since current Whites boss Jesse Marsch took over. According to this report, Leicester are keen and Marsch might consider allowing the 26-year-old to leave. However, a valuation of up to £35million could potentially deter the Foxes.