Leeds United star Jack Harrison is unlikely to complete a switch to Newcastle United as his suitors are 'miles away from the valuation' put on the winger by the Elland Road outfit, according to Sky Sports reporter Tim Thornton.
The likes of Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips have already left Yorkshire in big-money deals since the transfer window reopened for business, but there could be more incomings and outgoings ahead of the September 1 deadline.
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What's the latest news involving Harrison?
According to The Athletic, Leeds have rejected a second Harrison bid from Premier League rivals Newcastle.
The report suggests the Magpies improved on their initial proposal, which was worth up to £20million and lodged earlier in the window, but the offer fell a long way short of the Whites' valuation of the former England under-21 international.
It is understood that Leeds have slapped a £35million price tag on Harrison in an effort to deter Newcastle and other admirers from heading to the negotiating table again.
While that may be the case, Harrison has entered the final two years of his £60,000-per-week contract and it appears that interest from Tyneside is not going away.
That is because Newcastle are reportedly pushing for more signings ahead of the transfer window slamming shut and Harrison is still on their radar.
What has Tim Thornton said about Harrison?
Thornton understands that Newcastle have lodged two bids for Harrison, but both have fallen short of Leeds' expectations.
The Sky Sports reporter is confident that the wide-man will still be on the Whites' books beyond the transfer deadline, with Newcastle only getting their man if they improve on their latest proposal by a considerable amount.
When asked whether Newcastle are showing any signs of getting close to Leeds' valuation, Thornton told GIVEMESPORT: "No, will be the simple answer to that. There have been two approaches - that's my understanding of the situation.
"The more recent one was still miles away from the valuation that Leeds have got, so I can't see this one happening for some of the reasons I've just outlined, unless Newcastle were to really substantially up their bid."
Should Leeds do all they can to keep Harrison at the club?
Harrison was Leeds' second top goalscorer last season, having found the back of the net on 10 occasions.
Only Raphinha was more potent and, having already sold the Brazilian to Barcelona in a £55million deal earlier in the transfer window, Whites head coach Jesse Marsch cannot afford to lose another goal threat.
Harrison has already shown how important he is to his current employers since the new campaign got underway, having contributed a goal and three assists in three Premier League outings.
Leeds, who have spent close to £100million on fresh talent ahead of the fast-approaching deadline, would be making a mistake if they sanctioned the 25-year-old's Elland Road exit.