Harry Wilson has caused concern at Aston Villa about his potential summer transfer after a dip in his recent performances for Fulham.
Villa scouts were keeping a close eye on his performance during Fulham’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, and are not believed to have been impressed by what they saw.
The 29-year-old struggled to get into the game at the Emirates, and has now gone four Premier League games without registering a goal or an assist.
Former Villa scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Wilson’s suitors are looking for him to show more against the top sides, despite Fulham’s struggles.
The Wales international has enjoyed a strong season despite his club’s inconsistencies, but must continue to prove his level as Aston Villa step up their transfer plans.
What is the latest on Harry Wilson joining Aston Villa?
Football Insider exclusively revealed on 25 April that Aston Villa are working on signing Wilson and have held early stages of talks with his representatives.
The winger’s contract at Craven Cottage is set to expire in June, meaning he will be able to move as a free agent, and could sign despite Villa’s financial concerns.
Harry Wilson Premier League Stats Last 10 Games
Appearances 33 10
Starts 31 10
Goals 10 2
Assists 6 2
Harry Wilson’s stats in the Premier League in 2025-26. (via Transfermarkt)
Unai Emery is keen to bolster his squad in wide areas and Wilson has emerged as a key target, but he will have to continue to prove himself between now and the end of the season.
“Harry Wilson would be a good option for any club,” Brown told Football Insider.
“But after his performance against Arsenal, the clubs interested in him are going to be concerned, because it was really disappointing.
“It raised a lot of question marks because he hardly had a kick in the game and didn’t look too bothered about it either.
“Let’s say Aston Villa, for example, if they’re interested in a player and they see he’s got a fixture coming up against Arsenal, Man City or Liverpool, they want to see how he gets on.
“So they’ll send scouts to keep an eye on his performance, because how he deals with these challenges at Fulham is the way he will deal with them at Villa.
“That’s the nearest you can get to answering some questions about him, but if he’s turning in performances like that against Arsenal, it’s not good enough.
“Fulham were very poor, but that’s when you want to see a player like Wilson step up and make a difference, or at least put the effort in.
“So it raises questions about Wilson when he’s putting in performances like that and there might be a few doubts about doing the deal.”
Could clubs still rival Aston Villa for Wilson’s signature?
Despite Villa seemingly making the first move to sign Wilson, there is no shortage of interest from rival clubs looking to poach him away from Fulham.
His availability as a free agent has put a number of clubs on alert, with at least five Premier League clubs including the likes of West Ham, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth linked.
Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed in March that Everton and Leeds are racing to sign Wilson and are keeping a close eye on developments over his future.
Leeds have been long-term admirers of the Wales international, having come close to signing him last summer before their deal fell through late in the day.
Everton, meanwhile, are keen to bolster out wide and are on course to qualify for a European competition in a boost to their chances of a deal.
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