Leeds United have made a move to sign Harry Wilson on a free transfer from Fulham this summer.
With Wilfried Gnonto’s proposed departure set to create a vacancy on the flanks, the Whites have been actively pursuing reinforcements in wide areas, and their latest target arrives with an impressive Premier League record and strong personal ties to the club.
Wilson is available on a free transfer, putting Leeds United in a strong negotiating position financially, even if the competition for his signature is fierce and involves some of English football’s most ambitious clubs right now.
It is the kind of smart, high-value recruitment that the 49ers Enterprises have been encouraging – landing proven Premier League quality without a transfer fee attached, as evidenced by Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s signing last year.
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Leeds United make contact as Wilson pursuit revealed
According to TEAMtalk, Leeds United have made contact with the representatives of Wilson, who enjoyed one of the most productive seasons of his career in 2025-26, contributing 10 goals and seven assists in 36 Premier League appearances.
The 29-year-old is set to become a free agent at the end of the month after Fulham failed to tie him down to fresh terms despite making efforts to retain him, leaving the door open for interested clubs to make their move.
Leeds United are hoping their strong Welsh connection, thanks to Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon, Dan James, and Karl Darlow, can give them an edge in the race, but they face formidable competition.
Aston Villa have emerged as strong favourites, with fresh contact expected with Wilson’s representatives this week, as Unai Emery looks to bolster his attacking options ahead of another European campaign.
Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham have also made moves, while overseas interest from Fenerbahce and Ligue 1 clubs adds further complexity to what is becoming one of the summer’s most competitive pursuits.
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What Wilson would bring to Leeds
A proven Premier League winger, available for nothing – on paper, Wilson ticks every box Daniel Farke would be looking for in the wide areas.
Whether the Elland Road outfit can see off Aston Villa’s considerable pull is the defining question.
That is where the influence of Ampadu, Rodon, James and Darlow comes into play, as the Whites develop a transfer strategy to take Wilson to West Yorkshire.
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