Fulham hopes over Harry Wilson stay dashed as Leeds deal agreed | OneFootball

Wales winger snubs Craven Cottage contract offer to move to Elland Road, a year on from Deadline Day drama

Leeds have reached an agreement to sign Harry Wilson, ending Fulham’s hopes over a new contract.

Standard Sport understands the Wales winger will sign a long-term deal at Elland Road after rejecting a proposal to remain in west London.

Fulham had been keen to keep hold of Wilson, who was voted as the club’s player of the season earlier this month, and had offered him an extension to his expiring contract.

Wilson initially came close to joining Leeds on Deadline Day last summer, before Fulham pulled out of negotiations at the 11th hour after failing to secure a move for then-Chelsea winger Tyrique George.

He went on to enjoy a stellar campaign at Craven Cottage, scoring 11 goals and providing eight assists across all competitions. Wilson was the subject of interest from a number of clubs including Aston Villa and Everton.

It is unclear whether the departure of manager Marco Silva, who brought Wilson to the club in a £12million transfer back in 2021, was a factor in the former Liverpool man’s decision to leave Fulham.

But Standard Sport understands that the uncertainty around who will replace Silva is having an impact on players’ futures heading into next season.

Former Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa is reportedly close to joining Fulham, but sources insist that there are still two contenders in the running to take over from Silva, who has gone to Benfica to replace Jose Mourinho following the latter’s sensational return to the Bernabeu.

Wilson enjoyed his most productive season in a Fulham shirt last term, with Silva stating in January that the club had to do all they could to tie him down to a new contract.