Jack Harrison's move to Fiorentina on loan from Leeds United in January was seen as a big opportunity for the player. Things have gone quite wrong since then, with the player failing to impress.
sports witness The deal was largely covered as La Viola were in desperate need of a new attacking player during their battle with relegation.
While there was a bright spot at the start of the Englishman's tenure, he has struggled since then. He has started four games and came off the bench twice. Despite the confidence shown by Paolo Vanoli, he has not impacted Fiorentina's games as much as expected.
Florence club has the option to buy the Leeds United player €7m and it is unlikely it will be used.
Confidence about Elland Road return
corriere dello sport Reports on Fiorentina's summer deal, it appears certain that Manor Solomon will be signed permanently from Tottenham. Even though he has faced fitness problems, there is no doubt about his abilities.
There is now very little chance of a permanent deal for Jack Harrison. Even though La Viola won't cost Leeds United much, the 29-year-old hasn't performed well enough in the past few weeks. Fabio Paratici, who was key in bringing him to Florence, has also not been impressed with his performance.
Furthermore, from Fiorentina's perspective Harrison is costing a significant sum for the second half of the season. His performance does not justify that salary.
Now, only a major change of heart from Fiorentina could increase the Englishman's chances of staying in Italy. The newspaper is confident he will return to Leeds United at the end of the campaign.
Our opinion: Leeds should find a lover in England
It wouldn't be a surprise if Harrison contributes some goals for Fiorentina, mainly because he will likely play a few games. This would not guarantee his stay in Florence.
That's why Leeds United should already start looking for new clubs for the player. Harrison may still have a market in England due to how well he performed under Marcelo Bielsa. Furthermore, English clubs would also be in a position to pay more for the player.
Harrison's playing style has always relied heavily on distance passing and running. This is why he proved so successful under Bielsa. Those qualities are more valued in England than in Italy, where players are expected to be more technical and creative than physically strong.
