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Steve McManaman names the 'no-brainer' piece of transfer business Leeds United must do

Steve McManaman has urged Leeds United to take up their option to buy Jack Harrison.

The 24-year-old winger has been a key part of Marcelo Bielsa's side since joining on loan from Manchester City in 2018 and has looked at home in the Premier League this season.

McManaman is a big fan of the player and says the fact he plays so often for the Whites in a position which will often result in heavy tackles shows what a willing worker he is.

Speaking to BT Sport ahead of Leeds' game against Wolves, McManaman said it would be a no-brainer to turn Harrison's loan into a permanent deal.

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He said: "It's easy for me to like him as he's one of those players who likes to take people on and he likes to put on a show and entertain.

"He's a scorer of great goals, isn't he, which is always a great thing to be if you're a winger as you'll get headlines for doing that.

"The fact he throws in a few assists as well, I think he's been absolutely excellent.

"We know he's been to many clubs, but he's found his spiritual home at Leeds. He's got an option for them to buy him and, if they do buy him, it's a no-brainer really.

"I think the price tag is only £10m and he's worth more than that.

"He's done really well here and I love the fact his consistency is excellent, he plays every single game he's available. He's only missed one game in the Premier League and that was against his parent club Man City.

"So the fact he's there, willing, after training sessions and playing in games where, because of the position he plays, he will take a lot of knocks and a lot of fouls. So the fact he just gets up, he must be hard as nails and I think it's brilliant to have him around the camp."

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