Harry Wilson move to Leeds questioned by ex-Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen | OneFootball

Former Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen has questioned Harry Wilson’s switch to Leeds United after the winger ran down his contract at Craven Cottage.

“Harry Wilson will probably have a better contract at Leeds than he had at Fulham,” he said. “Something about the move must have triggered his interest, although he might have been hoping for a team in Europe when he was playing so well last season.” He was speaking to Andy’s Bet Club.

“It is a bit of a sideways step. He is a player who can make a difference and will definitely help Leeds. He must be happy with the move to sign such a long contract.”

Wilson produced 10 goals and seven assists in 36 Premier League games last season. Leeds had tracked the 29-year-old since a failed deadline-day bid last summer and sealed a four-year deal 10 months later. He has travelled to the USA with Daniel Farke’s squad and could feature this weekend.

Wilson said previous Leeds interest helped convince him to join, as did the influence of Wales team-mates including Ethan Ampadu. He will hope to show flashes of his quality against boyhood club Wrexham.

Leeds meet Wrexham in the early hours of Sunday UK time, then face Sunderland and Liverpool. Pre-season continues against RB Leipzig, Manchester United and FC Augsburg before the Premier League opener at Nottingham Forest on Saturday August 22.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk