Former Premier League full-back Alan Hutton has claimed Leeds United winger Jack Harrison is 'thinking about' a potential move to top-flight rivals Newcastle United after their great start to the season.
Newcastle reportedly sent an offer to Elland Road for the 26-year-old's services but the deal was immediately shut down by the Whites, despite the fee being a reported £25 million.
The Magpies have started the season by losing just one of their opening 15 matches and are just seven points off league leaders Arsenal while having the best defence in the Premier League.
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And while in recent weeks Leeds have found success, a torrid start to the season has seen them take just 15 points from 14 matches and Harrison hasn't been as included as many might've thought coming into the campaign.
Manager Jesse Marsch has been using lots of the fresh, young talent at his disposal and their performances have almost overshadowed Harrison's decent beginning to the year - something Hutton believes could spur the move away from Elland Road on even further.
"I think if Newcastle come calling, somewhere that you can see what they are doing, they are trying to build something, you would definitely want to be a part of that.
"I think from a Leeds point of view, they are still in a position that they are on the edge. I do not think that they would want to get rid of a player like that, even though [Crysencio] Summerville has come in and done really well.
"I think it is healthy to have that competition, to have more than one player available for the position. When you are used to playing week in and week out and then you lose your spot, the only thing you want to do is get back playing.
"So it is probably something that he will be thinking about."
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