Fulham turned down a loan approach from Leeds United for Harry Wilson, but negotiations have not ceased between the two clubs as the summer window moves closer towards closing. Leeds hopes to finalize a deal for the Welsh winger before the midnight deadline.
Fulham Transfer Business May Affect Harry Wilson’s Future
Any Harry Wilson transfer is likely to rest on Fulham’s ability to conclude deals for incoming winger recruits. Three big deals are being negotiated by the club at the moment:
Tyrique George: An agreed £22 million price has been struck with Chelsea for the young winger, who is having a medical and will sign a five-year contract.
Kevin (Shakhtar Donetsk): Fulham have met a club-record £34.6 million price and the player has undergone a medical but personal terms are still being discussed, with Sporting CP making a late attempt to steal the deal.
Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan): The Nigerian winger is having a medical on a loan transfer with the option to buy for between £22 million and £26 million. And should all three signings be made before the window shuts, Harry Wilson’s Fulham exit becomes ever more probable.
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Harry Wilson’s Contract Situation Raises the Stakes
Harry Wilson, 27, enters the last year of his contract at Fulham and has yet to start extension negotiations with the club. With mere hours left in the transfer window, his contract situation may get him a permanent exit if Fulham choose to sell.
Wilson played 25 times in the Premier League last season and netted six goals, with two assists. Yet he has fought to maintain a regular position in Marco Silva’s team, so is considered a target for clubs that can provide him more assured first-team football.
Leeds Provide First-Team Football for Harry Wilson
Leeds United, newly promoted back to the Premier League, see Harry Wilson as an ideal attacking reinforcement and are hopeful of sealing a permanent deal after their initial loan proposal was rejected. Wilson may be tempted by regular playing time, which could boost his chances of returning to the Wales national team setup.
Marco Silva Targets Two Winger Signings Before Deadline
Fulham boss Marco Silva has indicated he would like to sign two new wingers before the transfer window closes. The £6 million sale of academy star Martial Godo to Strasbourg has provided the opening for attacking cover.
In spite of a sluggish transfer window thus far, signing just reserve goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte, Fulham are set to get busy during the closing hours, particularly if they manage to land the signings of Kevin and Chukwueze.
What’s Next for Harry Wilson and Fulham?
With the clock running down, Harry Wilson’s Fulham future is far from clear. If the Londoners go on to sign their flurry of late winger deals, Wilson may find himself redundant. Leeds are still in the lead to secure the Welsh international, but only a permanent transfer seems on offer at this time.
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