Aston Villa emerge as main contender to sign Fulham winger Harry Wilson

Aston Villa have surged to the front of the race for Fulham's standout winger Harry Wilson.

Details: According to The Athletic, Villa’s management sees Wilson as the ideal reinforcement to boost their competitiveness in both the Champions League and the Premier League next season.

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The primary factor fueling interest in the player is his contract situation. Wilson’s current deal with the London club expires on 30 June 2026. Fulham are making desperate attempts to extend the contract with their star, but so far no agreement has been reached. This opens the door for Aston Villa to potentially sign the player as a free agent next summer.

Notably, the Welsh international has featured in 30 matches for the London side across all competitions this season, netting 9 goals and providing 5 assists. Transfermarkt values him at €20 million.

Recall: Liverpool have held talks with representatives of Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers.