Earlier this week, it was announced by the Toffees that the Friedkin Group had agreed a deal in principle to takeover Farhad Moshiri’s 94 per cent holding at Goodison Park.
Everton, who are set to move to new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock next season, have taken Leeds winger Harrison on loan for a second consecutive season, thanks to terms in his Elland Road deal permitting him to exercise a loan release clause provided Leeds remain outside the top flight.
Harrison signed a contract extension which included the loan exit clause months prior to United’s relegation from the Premier League in May 2023 and may well have played his final game for the club, despite remaining contracted until the summer of 2028.Everton currently face a battle to retain their own top flight status having failed to win any of their opening five league matches this season, which would jeopardise any potential Harrison purchase, however.
The 27-year-old has made seven appearances, including four Premier League starts, for the Toffees this term and remains a trusted member of the squad under manager Sean Dyche. Everton did not need to pursue a permanent deal for Harrison this past summer due to the exit clause remaining active, however if Leeds were to win promotion from the Championship during 2024/25, Dyche’s side would need to purchase Harrison outright in order to retain his services.
Dan Friedkin’s expected takeover would provide the club with a fresh cash injection, releasing the group’s intentions in a joint statement on Everton’s website: “We look forward to providing stability to the club, and sharing our vision for its future, including the completion of the new Everton Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.”
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