Following the news , with the winger due to a complete a medical in the coming days, Leeds United fans have offered a range of opinions.
Clarke quickly became a fan favourite last season as he instantly made an impact in wins away at Aston Villa and Sheffield United, but struggled for the same kind of output as the season went on.
There will be a sense of déjà vu for fans as the 18-year-old looks set to follow the likes of Lewis Cook, Sam Byram and Charlie Taylor in making the move up to the Premier League from the Leeds United academy.
Some are unhappy about yet another local being allowed to go, but others appear content to get the funds and push on without him.
Here’s how fans are reacting to the development:
Struggling to see how selling Clarke to fund this season's (loan) signings makes sense when we have:
— John Moon (@Johnmoon86) June 26, 2019
Anita, Cibicki, De Bock, Grot, O'Kane, Sacko & Saiz all on the books with no future for any of them. Surely selling them raises same funds as Clarke? Madness #lufc
If we sell Clarke for £8.5m it proves Radrizzani hasnt got a clue about football. Bristol City sold Lloyd Kelly for £13m and Norwich sold James Maddison for £20m. The guy is turning into a fraud. No outside investment, no new signings and future stars leaving for pennies. #LUFC
— Martyn (@Martynho87) June 25, 2019
People moaning about Jack Clarke’s departure need to understand our other saleable assets are Jansson, Roofe, Phillips and Cooper. I know who I’d rather see leave ♂️ #LUFC #MOT #ALAW
— Ben uttley (@Ben_Uttley) June 26, 2019
People say, Clarke, if signed will not be loaned back as Poch likes to develop youth himself but they forget that Leeds are coached by Bielsa. If there's any club we can loan youth to for the foreseeable future is them. Great club, Great manager, great style of play #THFC #LUFC
— Mr. Stupid (@stupidifyven) June 26, 2019
The Jack Clarke deal is good for both clubs, Leeds need the money and spurs get a potential star #LUFC
— Louis (@loutopia90) June 26, 2019
It’s a shame we have to sell players to buy. The likes of Chirs Wood, Ronaldo Vieria and now Jack Clarke #lufc
— Freddy Dalton (@freddylufc) June 26, 2019
At this moment in his career, after approx 2 good games for us. 8.5m for Jack Clarke is surely decent business? #lufc
— Ben Dobson (@bendobson21) June 26, 2019
Knowing we have to sell whilst in this league, I’d rather we sold Clarke and not Phillips or Pontus #lufc
— Tom Huffinley (@THuff1994) June 26, 2019
Bye bye Clarke, I hope the move is a good one for you. Like all our lost youngsters (Milner, Lennon etc.), you'll be welcome back anytime #mot #alaw #lufc https://t.co/i4vDclM4Kd
— Brighterbeat (@EastStandL29) June 26, 2019
I’ve seen Clarke get some hate directed his way this past week, but if he feels as though he needs to move on with his career to a premier league club then its up to him. I just want to say thanks to Jack for putting in the effort @lufc and I hope he goes far #LUFC
— Richard Thompson (@Richaarrd401) 26 June 2019
Can’t believe the amount of people calling out AR for selling Clarke! Yes we all wanted to keep him but clearly the lad wanted the move and we have to stay in FFP restrictions. Much better losing him than Phillips who we asked for big money for to put off villa #lufc
— ACH (@ACH2603) 26 June 2019
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