Angus Kinnear wants to lure Leeds United star to Everton in ‘cut-price’ deal, it’s not Jack Harrison
Leeds United have already lost a crucial attacker this summer in Manor Solomon, and Everton are hoping to make that two as Angus Kinnear eyes a bargain raid on his old side.
Solomon has informed Tottenham that he wants to stay in London this summer, rather than join Leeds permanently despite his stunning loan last season. Solomon scored the goal that won the title.
With Thomas Frank now in charge at Tottenham, the new Spurs manager is likely to give a fresh start to all of the players at his disposal. Frank wants to take a look at Solomon before deciding to let him go.
Leeds are already one down from last season’s attacking weaponry, and Angus Kinnear wants to raid his old side for another. Dan James is currently contracted at Elland Road until the summer of 2026.
Angus Kinnear eyes bargain Everton raid for Dan James
Kinnear has swapped Leeds for Everton this summer after eight years at Elland Road. He oversaw two promotions at Leeds, but is now tasked with smoothing the transition of a takeover and stadium change.
According to a report from TeamTalk, Everton are plotting a move to land ‘long-term’ target James from Leeds with the Wales star’s contract yet to be sorted. Leeds are desperate to keep the speed machine.
James is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract and Kinnear’s Everton are hopeful of doing a deal on the cheap, a ‘cut-price’ move to land James. It is unclear how much Everton want to pay Leeds.
Dan James and Jack Harrison could end up swapping clubs
After two years on loan at Everton thanks to Victor Orta’s much-criticised relegation loan clause, winger Jack Harrison has returned to Leeds. Remarkably, he returns with three years still on his Leeds contract.
The winger signed a deal at Leeds months before relegation that will last until the summer of 2028. As things stand, Harrison will be a Leeds player next season, though it is expected the winger will be sold.
It could be that Leeds choose to keep Harrison however, and attempt to save themselves some money in bringing in a replacement, while James makes the surprise switch to Everton in the coming weeks.
That, incredibly, would see James face Leeds and Harrison go up against Everton in the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Leeds host Everton on August 18, a Monday night fixture in Yorkshire.
Leeds United tell Premier League winger’s agents they would ‘love’ to sign him, but he could cost £30m-£40m
Adam Underwood has won some trust among doubting Leeds United supporters after orchestrating a deal to sign Jaka Bijol from Udinese – but there is plenty of work left to be done.
The £15m deal to sign Bijol is seen as a bargain, but also a bit of a coup. Newcastle showed interest in the Slovenia ace, while some of Italy’s biggest clubs have also been interested in signing the giant defender.
Yet, Leeds and Underwood have managed to pull off a deal to sign Bijol, and get him tied down until the summer of 2030. Now, focus switches to the rest of Leeds’ transfer priorities and there are certainly, many.
A new goalkeeper, a new midfielder and a new starting striker top the bill, while Leeds need replacements for Junior Firpo and Manor Solomon, and an improvement on Brenden Aaronson in attacking midfield.
But instead of having to go out and sign a new player, it would make much more sense if Leeds could simply sign Solomon permanently after his sensational 2024-25 campaign while on loan at Elland Road.
What Leeds have told Manor Solomon’s agents this summer
Solomon scored the winning goal in injury time at Plymouth to secure the Championship title ahead of Burnley, his 23rd goal and assist of 2024-25. His form made him a fan favourite at Leeds in the last year.
However, Solomon has informed Tottenham he would like to stay and new Spurs manager Thomas Frank wants to take a look at Solomon before rushing into selling the Israel ace, despite signing Mathys Tel.
Now, TeamTalk say Leeds have been in contact with Solomon’s agents with the relationship likely to be close having signed him on loan last summer. Leeds have said they would ‘love’ to sign Solomon.
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