The cash-strapped EFL Championship club are ‘exploring’ a loan move for the Aston Villa forward who has also attracted Bundesliga interest
Former Rangers youth prospect Rory Wilson could be on the brink of a last-gasp move away from Aston Villa before the 7pm English transfer deadline.
With less than two hours remaining in the winter window south of the border, Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly exploring a last-gasp loan deal for the 20-year-old striker as they look set to lose highly-rated frontman Bailey Cadamarteri to Wrexham.
That has highlighted the need for a late reinforcement and Football Insider report the Owls are looking into the possibility of signing Wilson from the Premier League giants on a short-term temporary basis.
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Wilson joined the Midlands club after leaving Ibrox for a fee in the region of £400,000, signing his first professional contract on his 17th birthday back in January 2023. However, he has not yet managed to make a first-team breakthrough.
The Scotland youth international had attracted interest from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim earlier this month, while EFL League One pair Wycombe Wanderers and Stevenage are also said to be queueing up for the attacker.
Wednesday, who remain in administration, are said to be operating on a case-by-case basis with the EFL when it comes to permission for signings, according to the Yorkshire Post.
Wilson has drawn plenty of admirers abroad and has been heavily linked with a loan move throughout January with Villa understood to have given the youngster the green light to head out in pursuit of more senior exposure.
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It had been suggested that clubs in Austria, Belgium, Denmark and Norway were potential destinations for the out-and-out goal machine, who has scored seven times in 12 outings for Villa’s reserve team this season.
Rory Wilson tipped for Aston Villa breakthrough in near future
Wilson signed a new contract with Villa to end months of speculation surrounding his future last April, with their academy manager Mark Harrison stating: “Rory has obviously got a proven track record of scoring goals at Academy level and we firmly believe that this will continue at senior level.
“He has always been very committed to his development and has shown that consistently throughout his time with us. He has undoubted potential, so we look forward to supporting him into transitioning into a first team player at Aston Villa FC.”
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