Marco Silva reacts to Harry Wilson speculation as Liverpool urged to swoop
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesHarry WilsonFormer Liverpool academy graduate Harry Wilson is being targeted by Aston Villa as a free agent, with Fulham boss Marco Silva admitting the '"fight is going to be bigger" to keep the Wales internationalHarry Wilson is enjoying an excellent season(Image: Getty Images)Fulham manager Marco Silva has commented on Harry Wilson's situation following speculation linking him with Aston Villa.Villa is reportedly keen on Wilson, whose contract expires in the summer. The Welsh midfielder, who graduated from Liverpool's academy, is having an impressive campaign for Fulham and netted his 13th goal of the season during the team's Premier League victory over Tottenham on Sunday.While a return to Anfield isn't on the cards right now, Liverpool has been urged to swoop for Wilson.
He has the people around him to take care of these types of things, the contract situation.READ MORE: Arne Slot welcomes Jeremie Frimpong 'problem' after Liverpool injury returnREAD MORE: Arne Slot offers verdict on Champions League race after major Liverpool boost"Our club is trying to have contact with them as much as we can to try to solve it."As you know, I am not hiding myself at all in this moment."The better he is going to play, the fight is going to be bigger. It's clear, but we prefer it this way.Marco Silva wants to keep hold of Harry Wilson(Image: Getty Images)"Of course, when a player goes into the last year of his contract, if he performs so well like Harry is doing, these types of things are going to happen."The reality is that we are not giving up at all.
We are very pleased with him, he is enjoying life with us as well."Now is the moment for the people around him to take care of his future. And of course, for us as a football club to try to get him with us, if we can, for the next year."Former Liverpool player Stephane Henchoz has urged his ex-club to make a move for Wilson."Harry Wilson is an interesting one for Liverpool, when a player is available on a free transfer, it makes the decision very different," Henchoz recently told Hajper."Wilson could also be an option, but it always depends on the club hierarchy, the directors, who they think is the best player or profile, and the strategy."Is it really only to take players and bring performance, or does the player have a resale value, which usually most clubs like to do?"That's probably what Liverpool have done with Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and even Alexander Isak, they all have a resale potential in 18 months or two years."Harry WilsonAston Villa FCFulham FCLiverpool FCTransfers