Leeds United continue to press ahead in the January window as the deadline looms later this evening, with the club still keen to add reinforcements.
Operating under tight financial restrictions, the Whites have already strengthened their attacking options by securing Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton after missing out on the deal last summer.
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Leeds remain intent on signing a striker, but with leading target Jorgen Strand Larsen now bound for Crystal Palace, they have been linked with a move for former Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran.
The Whites have also been keeping tabs on other players who could leave on deadline day. However, the door has been shut on such a move hours before the window.
Fulham will not sell Leeds target Harry Wilson today
Harry Wilson was close to joining Leeds on deadline day last summer, but Fulham pulled the plug on a deal with minutes left in the window.
The Whites have continued to keep tabs on the winger and have been exploring the possibility of signing the Welshman in the ongoing transfer window.
His contract expires at the end of the season, and he has yet to agree to sign a new deal with the London club.
However, according to Sky Sports News, Fulham have shut the door on Wilson’s departure before the end of the transfer window tonight.
Harry Wilson’s performances across competitions this season
Competition Matches Goals Assists
Premier League 23 8 4
EFL Cup 3 0 0
FA Cup 1 1 1
Total 27 9 5
The Cottagers still hope that they can convince him to sign a new contract and will not entertain any offers for the winger in the coming hours.
Wilson is likely to leave Fulham on a free transfer in the summer despite the club’s attempts to commit his long-term future at Craven Cottage.
There will be no late drama involving Leeds, Wilson and Fulham later this evening, unlike what happened last summer.
Will Leeds sign anyone today?
With Strand Larsen joining Palace, it would be easy to assume Leeds now have around £40m available to deploy on deadline day and could redirect those funds elsewhere.
However, it has become clear that Leeds are only willing to spend on players they believe can genuinely make a difference, and despite several areas of need, there is no guarantee that money will be used before the window closes.
Daniel Farke has made his desire for a new goalkeeper clear, but there is a sense within the recruitment team that the right option may not present itself in the final hours of the market.
Alternative attacking options do exist, yet Leeds appear to have contingency plans in place following Strand Larsen’s decision to move to Palace.
With Lukas Nmecha sidelined through injury and Joel Piroe struggling to convince at the Premier League level, Leeds find themselves one Dominic Calvert-Lewin injury away from a genuine crisis up front.