Harry Wilson close to free transfer as Liverpool faces double setback
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsHarry WilsonHarry Wilson is set to leave Fulham when his contract expires in July, and the Wales winger is closing in on a move to Leeds after attracting interest from Aston Villa and several other Premier League clubsLeeds is close to signing Harry Wilson(Image: Getty Images)Harry Wilson is edging closer to a switch to Leeds, despite having attracted attention from Aston Villa and a number of other Premier League sides.The news is a blow for Liverpool, as the Reds are set to miss out on the chance to sign one of the Premier League's most productive wingers on a free transfer. Liverpool is also thought to have included a sell-on clause when selling Wilson to Fulham four years ago.With the Welshman leaving Craven Cottage on a free transfer, Liverpool will not benefit from that sell-on clause.
He will depart Fulham when his contract runs out in July.According to The Athletic, Wilson is widely expected to join Leeds following encouraging talks with his representatives.Leeds came agonizingly close to securing Wilson's signature last summer, only for the deal to collapse at the final hurdle.Nevertheless, the Elland Road club is now well-positioned to get a deal over the line.Wilson started his career at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Wilson to Villa linksVilla boss Unai Emery has previously brought in free agents during his tenure at the West Midlands club, among them Youri Tielemans and Victor Lindelof.But Wilson appears to be one target he is willing to let slip on this occasion.Villa had weighed up signing Wilson on a free transfer after he enjoyed the finest season of his career, netting 10 Premier League goals, a number of which were truly stunning efforts.Everton has also been linked with Wilson, while Jarrod Bowen — another winger on Villa's radar — has emerged as a potential addition.Emery is keen to bring in at least one winger this summer, with Bowen, Ibrahim Mbaye, Crysencio Summerville, Jonathan Rowe, and Karim Adeyemi all on Villa's watchlist.Naturally, Squad Cost Rules (SCR) continue to limit Villa's room for maneuver in the transfer market, with expenditure on wages, transfers, and agents' fees capped at 70 percent of the club's total revenue.Morgan Rogers' future will play a significant role in shaping Villa's window.Arsenal is eager to secure Villa's prized asset, who is likely to be valued at more than $130 million.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Harry WilsonLiverpool FCLeeds UnitedFulham FCAston Villa FC