Leeds United Close in on First Signing of Summer Transfer Window with Agreement Reached
Leeds won the race with a long-term deal and higher salary, while Wilson will undergo a medical after scoring 10 Premier League goals last season.
- On Wednesday, Leeds United reached an agreement to sign 29-year-old winger Harry Wilson as a free agent, with the Wales international joining on a long-term deal after his Fulham contract expires on June 30.
- Wilson declined a new contract offer from Fulham, with uncertainty surrounding the replacement for former manager Marco Silva reportedly influencing his decision to depart the London club.
- The 69-cap Wales international scored 10 Premier League goals last season and joins after a previous transfer attempt collapsed last summer when paperwork was not completed before the deadline.
- Manager Daniel Farke secured Wilson by offering a "long-term deal with a higher salary," beating competition from Everton and Aston Villa and intensifying the rivalry between Leeds and United.
- Leeds are exploring moves for Southampton's Shea Charles and Germany international Julian Brandt as free agents, while Wilson reunites with international teammate and captain Ethan Ampadu to strengthen the squad.
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Leeds Sign Fulham Forward Wilson
Leeds have agreed a four-year contract with Fulham attacker Harry Wilson to become their first signing of the summer on a free transfer. The 29-year-old Wales international is out of contract next week, although the move remains subject to a medical and the formal signing of terms in the coming days. It would represent a major coup for the Yorkshire club if completed. They faced competition from Premier League rivals for his signature. Wilson ha…
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