Former Liverpool man “ready to join” Aston Villa
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Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on a free transfer signing for a former Liverpool academy graduate. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool supporters could probably do without any more Aston Villa transfer chatter right now, especially with the Harvey Elliott saga rumbling on.Villa has a midfielder of Champions League quality at their disposal, yet he’s been left kicking his heels far more than expected, with the Midlands club are wary of triggering an appearance‑related clause that would oblige them to make his move permanent.But now there’s another Villa story with a clear Anfield connection for fans to keep an eye on.According to a report from Wales Online, former Liverpool winger Harry Wilson is “ready to join” Aston Villa on a free transfer this summer once his Fulham contract expires, with the Birmingham club emerging as the leading contenders for his signature.
The Wales international has enjoyed a strong campaign at Craven Cottage and is attracting serious interest as he approaches the end of his deal.The winger came through the academy at Kirkby and was long viewed as one of the club’s brightest prospects, but he never made a Premier League appearance for the Reds, instead heading out on multiple loans before sealing a permanent move to Fulham in 2021.Since then, he has grown into a reliable top‑flight attacker and a key figure for Wales, showcasing the left‑footed quality that once had Anfield scouts so excitedWilson has enjoyed the best season of his career, managing 11 goals and 7 assists in 36 appearances across all competitions.It’s claimed that Villa have monitored Wilson for some time and are confident of getting a deal done, with Unai Emery keen to add more creativity and versatility to his forward line.The proposed switch is described as likely should all parties remain aligned, with Wilson expected to formalise his decision at the end of the season.The now 29-year-old is said to be “desperate” for European football, and the move will be pretty much secured if the Villans manage to get Champions League action for the 2026/27 campaign. Aston Villa Harry Wilson