Aston Villa are one of a number of leading Premier League clubs considering signing Harry Wilson on a free transfer in the summer window, according to the Telegraph.
Villa's faint chances of winning the Premier League title this season remained alive as bottom club and Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with leaders Arsenal at Molineux on Wednesday night.
The Villans now lie eight points adrift of the Gunners in third and with a suitably inferior goal difference, although they do have a game in hand on Mikel Arteta's men.
While Aston Villa will look to hunt Arsenal down in the remaining weeks as well as win the Europa League, focus behind the scenes will be turning to how they can strengthen Unai Emery's squad even further for the 2026-27 campaign.
Wilson Has Been 'One of the Players of the Season'
Fulham's Harry Wilson clapping
It's no surprise that Wilson has interest from Villa, as well as Everton, according to the Telegraph, given his performances for Fulham, who still hope to keep him at Craven Cottage, this season.
The Wales international has scored nine goals in all competitions for the Whites this term in 30 appearances, also providing a further five assists.
The 28-year-old has been in particularly good form in recent weeks after scoring late winners against both Brighton and Hove Albion and west London rivals Chelsea.
While Fulham could still persuade Wilson to remain at the Cottage for a sixth season, other Premier League clubs including Villa are ready to tempt him away for nothing at the end of the season.
Villa had Wilson on their radar in the January transfer window too, but Emery opted to sign a new centre-forward in Tammy Abraham instead.
Wilson Would be Another Inspired Aston Villa Signing
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella fouls Fulham's Harry Wilson and is later sent off
Aston Villa have made some inspired bargain signings in recent seasons, with Victor Lindelof, Youri Tielemans and Boubacar Kamara among the players they have brought in on free transfers in the last few years.
In addition to that, the club has also brought in big names on loan like Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Douglas Luiz, as they take advantage of that particular market too.
Wilson would be the latest arrival that offers Premier League experience and quality at a great price, having been described as a player who 'half the Premier League' is keen on by journalist Pete O'Rourke.
Wilson Would Give Emery Many Qualities
Unai Emery
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT to summarise the main qualities Harry Wilson would bring to Villa Park if he did sign for Villa, and this is what it said:
Set-piece and long-range threat: Harry Wilson offers excellent dead-ball delivery and powerful shooting from distance, adding goals from free-kicks and outside the box—an extra edge in tight Premier League matches.
Creativity from wide areas: Comfortable cutting in from the right onto his stronger left foot, he provides key passes, clever through balls, and goal contributions that would complement Villa’s attacking structure.
Work rate and versatility: Tactically disciplined and energetic, he can operate as a winger or attacking midfielder, fitting seamlessly into Aston Villa’s pressing and transitional play.
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