The report says New England are finalising an agreement for Harrison, who remains associated with Leeds United after returning to the club for the 2025-26 season. He also spent time at Everton before moving to Fiorentina on loan for the second half of the campaign.
Harrison’s MLS record gives the proposed move a clear foundation. During his 2016 and 2017 seasons with New York City FC, he recorded 14 goals and 13 assists in 55 regular-season appearances. That prior experience could reduce the adaptation period compared with a player arriving in MLS for the first time.
The report says Harrison would occupy a designated-player slot. However, the transfer should not be treated as completed until the clubs formally confirm the agreement.
New England are reportedly fourth in the Eastern Conference with 26 points from 15 matches, including eight wins, five defeats and two draws. Their latest match ended in a goalless draw against Toronto FC, creating an immediate case for greater attacking variety.
Harrison’s recent numbers were more modest than his MLS output. The report credits him with one goal and three assists in 15 appearances for Fiorentina. Across his senior career, he has reportedly produced 50 goals and 42 assists in 338 matches.
That profile points to a wide player who can add ball progression and chance creation rather than simply serve as a penalty-box finisher. For a team already in the play-off positions, the move would represent an attempt to raise the attacking ceiling without rebuilding the squad.
The key steps are formal agreement, registration and confirmation of Harrison’s roster status. Until those details are announced, the New England move remains a reported negotiation rather than an official transfer.