The New England Revolution are closing in on a deal to sign Leeds United winger Jack Harrison, with the veteran attacker tracking toward a return to MLS and a marquee role in Foxborough. If the move gets over the line, the 29-year-old would instantly become one of the focal points of the Revolution attack, bringing a résumé that includes both Premier League and Serie A minutes and the kind of big-game experience New England has been hunting.
According to The New York Times, the Revolution are “close to a deal” to sign Harrison and intend to register him as a Designated Player, per people familiar with the negotiations. Talks were described as advanced, although the clubs and the player’s camp were still ironing out final terms at the time of publication.
Harrison is no stranger to MLS. As noted by MLSSoccer, he made his professional breakthrough with New York City FC before earning a move to Manchester City and then Leeds United. That blend of MLS seasoning and European experience is a major reason he is viewed as a plug-and-play fit for New England’s current tactical setup.
The winger spent the second half of the 2025–26 season on loan at Fiorentina and featured regularly for the Italian side, according to BBC Sport. His career totals include more than 200 appearances for Leeds United and a steady mix of goals and assists across his time in England and Europe, per his Wikipedia profile.
Roster mechanics and the Designated Player slot
All of this lines up neatly with how the Revolution have been positioning their roster this summer. The club has prioritized flexibility and kept space open for a high-impact attacking addition if the right name surfaced, as reported by Prost International.
The club’s official site confirms that New England extended goalkeeper Matt Turner’s loan from Olympique Lyonnais through Dec. 31, 2026. The Revolution say that move preserves salary-budget flexibility and keeps a Designated Player slot free, which would allow Harrison to slide straight into that category if the deal is completed.
Harrison’s New England ties
This potential move is not just a return to MLS for Harrison, it is also a bit of a regional reunion. He first moved to the United States at age 14 to attend the Berkshire School in Sheffield, Massachusetts, according to his Wikipedia profile.
Combine those early New England years with his breakout stint at New York City FC and a transfer to the Revolution starts to look like a partial homecoming. It would also give the Revs a player who already knows the league, the travel and the grind, which tends to shorten the adjustment period for incoming stars.
What’s next
The New York Times reports that negotiations are advanced but not finalized, so nothing becomes official until Leeds United, the Revolution and Harrison’s representatives all sign off on the final paperwork.
Once that happens, standard procedure kicks in. New England will post an official transaction announcement on its news feed at New England Revolution, and MLS will register the move before Harrison becomes eligible for selection. Until then, it is all eyes on the fine print.
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