I'm not particularly happy about this in one way. Firstly I'm not sure exactly how good Harper is and I'm not certain how he fits into a Bilic team. Also following his twitter antics during the first leg of the play offs against Villa I don't want that sort of character at the club.
Here's the but:
BUT on the other hand it is a definite positive in the message it sends out to the academy prospects, particularly following the Louie Barry departure AND given that he's signed when he clearly had other options tells me his attitude is different at this present moment in time to what it was at the end of last season.
Given his age, I'm prepared to look over his past misdemeanour but for me Harper has to grow up, knuckle down and prove himself. At least if we have to move him on down the line we will get decent money for him so from that point of view it's excellent business for the club.