Harrison has become Leeds’ fourth signing of the transfer window.
Harrison, 21, became Leeds’ fourth signing of the summer transfer window, joining Lewis Baker and Jamal Blackman on season-long loans at the club while Barry Douglas has moved to Elland Road permanently from Wolves.
The England Under-21 international played alongside Andrea Pirlo, Frank Lampard and David Villa at MLS club New York City FC before joining Guardiola’s side, clocking up 14 goals and 10 assists in 55 appearances.
Now, the former Manchester United trainee has told media that Bielsa shares plenty of similarities to City boss Guardiola, after talking to the Spaniard about Leeds’ new boss.
“I’ve heard a little bit about him, and spoke with Pep about him as well,” Harrison said. “It was interesting to see how similar his ideas and philosophies are. They speak often, so it’s great to be somewhere close to Manchester.
“With his [Bielsa’s] reputation, I’m really looking forward to working with him. Any young player would jump at the opportunity to work with the likes of Bielsa and look to improve themselves as much as possible.”
Leeds were slightly thin in terms of options out wide before the signing of Harrison, with the Stoke-on-Trent-born winger set to rival Stuart Dallas, Ezgjan Alioski and Kemar Roofe for a slot out wide.
Bielsa is expected to continue his work in the transfer window, by bringing in Patrick Bamford from Middlesbrough – the third player to have played for Tony Pulis’ side last season after Baker and Harrison went on loan to the Riverside.
The Guardian claimed Leeds are closing in on the signing of Bamford for a fee of £10million, after the former Chelsea ace had a medical in Yorkshire on Monday. Leeds face Stoke City on Sunday afternoon at Elland Road.
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