Harry Wilson development emerges as Leeds United’s chances of January deal weighed up

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Leeds United News sources have the latest on Harry Wilson’s situation at Fulham following the comments made by Marco Silva this week.

In the end Harry Wilson did not join Leeds United but they made their move for him on deadline day. It was an exclusive from Leeds United News which first revealed Leeds’ interest in Fulham winger Wilson.

A loan bid from Leeds to Fulham was rejected initially and that meant Wilson joining Leeds looked in doubt amid the need for a deal sheet to finalise a deal with Fulham late into deadline day.

It was later clear that the 28-year-old was not joining the Whites and the crucial details of the transfer collapse between Fulham, Leeds, and Wilson have been revealed since. It has left Leeds short of that elusive creative profile.

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Harry Wilson’s Fulham contract situation and Leeds’ long-term interest

It’s been said that Fulham could make Wilson available in January but not if fresh comments are anything to go by recently. It appears Wilson remains a part of the long-term plans at Fulham despite his contract expiring in June 2026.

Speaking via a press conference ahead of Fulham facing Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup earlier this week, Marco Silva explained Wilson’s Fulham situation and said: “It is not a player who is with me just one month, two months, or two years.

“This is his fifth year with us. He was my first signing when I joined the football club, and I know him very well.

“For me, it was never a problem. I know, really, how much he wants to stay in the football club. Of course, conversations, they are there, the conversations between us and his representatives.

“Let’s see what is going to happen. But I know, really, the aim of him is to stay in the football club and if we can get an agreement, his future is going to be with us, [I’m] 100 per cent sure.”

Leeds United News spoke to our transfer correspondent Graeme Bailey for his verdict on those comments and ahead of January’s transfer window. Firstly, he said: “I’m not sure exactly how close it was on deadline day, to be honest.

“Leeds were getting their hopes up and it wasn’t particularly that close. Wilson’s since been playing a part for Fulham. He started and scored recently.”

On the mooted contract talks, he added: “I don’t see Leeds having much chance of doing that deal now, you know. After a strong start, Leeds got the last few days of the window all wrong.

“They should have just done [Emi] Buendia, [Manor] Solomon, and [Josh] Sargent.”

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Harry Wilson’s career stats so far

Leeds may have to miss out on a player Ally McCoist has had particular praise for recently. The Welshman is a set-piece taker and more creative than Leeds’ other wide options.

Wilson’s impact at Fulham remains strong, given how involved he continues to be in spite of fresh faces arriving in the wide areas at Craven Cottage.

In the Championship, his record is particularly impressive. In 134 games (including play-offs), Wilson scored 40 goals and claimed 40 assists. The 28-year-old could be cheap in January, providing Fulham fail to strike a deal.