Ian Harte has insisted that Jack Clarke will not be leaving Leeds United this month, with the winger committed in helping the Whites to promotion this season.

Leeds’ 18-year-old winger is the latest talent to progress from the club’s academy, with Clarke making a big impact on the Championship in recent months.

Since his debut in October, Clarke has scored two goals and registered two assists, with Tottenham amongst the many clubs interested in signing him.

According to Sky Sports, Spurs are amongst the Premier League clubs looking to sign Clarke, whilst the Yorkshire Evening Post report that Crystal Palace have had an approach rejected by Leeds.

Harte, who has taken Clarke under his wing since becoming an agent, has tweeted in response to the latest speculation, highlighting that Clarke is committed to the current Leeds project and won’t be moving in the coming days.

Clarke started Leeds’ 2-1 victory over Rotherham United on Saturday afternoon, but was axed by Marcelo Bielsa at half-time, with the Whites trailing 1-0.

Mateusz Klich’s second-half brace turned the game around, with Clarke now tasked with earning a recall heading into next weekend’s crunch clash with Norwich City at Elland Road.

The Verdict

This is obviously good to see, with Harte quashing any transfer speculation surrounding his player.

Leeds can’t afford to lose anymore bodies, particularly players like Clarke, who offer something completely different.

Now, it’s about securing promotion, as Premier League football should mean Clarke’s long-term future is at Elland Road.

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