Harry Wilson set to trigger transfer battle as Liverpool urged to swoop

Harry Wilson has enjoyed his best Premier League season with eight goals and four assists for Fulham, but his contract expires this summer, with Aston Villa, Leeds, Brentford, and Sunderland all keen

Harry Wilson is up for grabs(Image: Getty Images)

Harry Wilson is experiencing the finest campaign of his Premier League career amid ongoing speculation surrounding his future.

The 28-year-old has netted eight goals and registered four assists in the division, surpassing his best-ever seasonal tallies. That form has seen him linked with a return to Liverpool, the club he started his career at. Former Reds defender Stephane Henchoz and former England manager Sam Allardyce have even urged Liverpool to swoop for Wilson.

The winger's strikes have been spectacular, from his stunning effort against Liverpool to a thunderbolt against Crystal Palace. There has been no shortage of memorable moments.

The Wales international began his journey at Liverpool, where he was viewed as a promising prospect, and completed loan spells at Crewe, Hull, Derby, Bournemouth and Cardiff before settling at Fulham.

Wilson is now in his fifth campaign at Craven Cottage, with his contract set to expire this summer. In this kind of form, there will be plenty of suitors, particularly given his contribution to Fulham's seventh-place position, his prolific goalscoring and the adoration he receives from supporters.

The timing could scarcely be better, as he may be heading to the World Cup this summer with Wales, where his tally of 17 goals in 67 caps is impressive at international level. Fulham is eager to retain him, but he remains on his original contract, raising questions about why an extension has not been agreed already.

Wilson started his career at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

The truth is that, prior to this season, he had not truly set the world alight. Leeds attempted to secure his services last summer, but the West Yorkshire club was unable to complete the deal.

Last season, Wilson was finding himself in the right positions, but this campaign, he's converting those opportunities and enjoying the best form of his career, brimming with confidence.

He's always possessed the talent, self-belief and technical ability. However, his time at Fulham has been inconsistent, and the club now finds itself in a tricky situation – eager to offer fresh terms but mindful that Wilson approaches his 29th birthday in March, requiring careful consideration.

The club has also brought in Oscar Bobb from Manchester City, and while Marco Silva maintains that Fulham is determined to retain Wilson, the probability is that he will depart in the summer as a free agent.

Aston Villa has expressed a strong interest and represents the one club that could potentially sway his decision during this window, given its European status, Champions League aspirations and the prestige that comes with that.

Leeds remains interested, alongside Brentford and Sunderland, but Wilson understands free agents can secure more lucrative packages, meaning it would require something exceptional to persuade him and Fulham at this stage.

However, this season demonstrates his outstanding mindset and mental strength. Some players struggle with the uncertainty surrounding free agency. Others flourish and pursue a new contract. That's not really applicable to Wilson.

Yet he hasn't allowed the uncertainty to affect his performances. Wilson appears far more likely to be in the category of everything aligning perfectly, hitting all the right notes at precisely the right moment.