Everton Well Placed To Beat Leeds United For 29-Year-Old’s Signing: Does It Make Sense For The Toffees? | OneFootball

Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reported that Everton currently lead the chase for Fulham winger Harry Wilson. Wilson looks set to leave Craven Cottage as a free agent. His contract expires this summer. O’Rourke spoke on the Transfer Insider podcast. He explained that Wilson has enjoyed an outstanding season. The winger now looks for options from several Premier League clubs.

Everton Lead the Race for Harry Wilson As Fulham Star Prepares Free Transfer Exit

The report says Fulham haven’t given up on a new contract yet. However, manager Marco Silva admitted he isn’t sure about Wilson’s future. A new deal doesn’t look likely right now. O’Rourke highlighted that Leeds United are long-term admirers. They nearly signed him before, but Leeds hit a major roadblock. If they don’t stay in the Premier League, they have no real chance of signing him. Wilson wants to play at the highest level at this stage of his career.

Everton hold a clear advantage, as they are a Premier League staple. The Toffees currently sit around eighth place in the table. They sit comfortably clear of any relegation stress. This gives them a great position to sign players this summer. The report puts them as frontrunners. It will be a coup to sign one of the league’s best players on a free.

“He’s weighing up his options ahead of the summer as a free agent, and he’ll have the pick of a number of clubs because he’s had such an outstanding season.

“He’s in the best form of his career right now, which has come at a good time for him.

“We know Leeds are long-term admirers of the Welshman and came close to signing him in previous transfer windows.

“It will be difficult for them to try and win the race for his signature in the summer because you’ve got a lot of interest from other Premier League clubs as well.

“Everton are one of the clubs leading the hunt right now; it’s a really hard one to do for Leeds.

“If Leeds do not secure Premier League survival, they would have no chance of signing someone like Harry Wilson because he’ll want to continue playing at the highest level possible.”

Does Harry Wilson Make Sense For Everton’s New Era At Hill Dickinson Stadium?

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Harry Wilson of Fulham celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Fulham and Burnley at Craven Cottage on March 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

The 29-year-old plays as a right winger for Fulham and represents Wales. His stats this season are incredible. He has scored 10 goals and bagged 6 assists in the Premier League. Wilson has an average FotMob rating of 7.26, putting him among the league’s most consistent attackers.

His xGOT difference of +4.0 is the highest in the league. This means he finishes chances with skill most wingers can’t touch, and his strengths are obvious. Wilson has a lethal left foot and delivers great set-pieces. He cuts inside from the right to create real danger. He also plays best when he’s confident. Wilson does have weaknesses. He offers little in the air. He also relies on hot streaks rather than consistent output all year. At 29, he is likely at his peak rather than getting better.

For Everton, the timing feels spot on. This season marks the club’s first at Hill Dickinson Stadium. David Moyes needs players with Premier League experience. He needs an immediate impact to give the new ground an identity. If they go on to sign a winger with Wilson’s numbers for free, it will be an exceptional business. Everton have worked with one of the league’s smallest budgets for years.

The real question is whether Wilson can keep this up. Everton might sign the best version of him just as he starts to decline. That risk is real. However, a zero transfer cost makes the gamble worth it. Everton are rebuilding the club’s setup and image. Securing a player of Wilson’s quality for free is exactly the smart recruitment they need.