Leeds United legend wants Liverpool to join race for Whites summer transfer target
A Leeds United legend believes another of his former clubs should be in the hunt for one of the Whites’ summer transfer targets.
Harry Wilson was one of the ones who got away from Leeds United in the 2025 summer transfer window. Having pursued Brazilian winger Igor Paixao before his decision to move to Marseille, Leeds set their sights on Welsh international Wilson right at the end of the window. Fulham appeared open to the idea but ultimately changed their mind and kept the winger at Craven Cottage. He went on to score 10 Premier League goals and added seven assists in a stellar season, almost certainly his last as a Fulham player. Wilson is out of contract this summer and his 2025/26 numbers will make him hot property. Leeds are not the only Premier League club vying for his services.
Leeds legend and former Reds player Gary McAllister recalls the hype around a young Wilson when he was coming through the ranks at Liverpool. “He’s a really interesting one,” he told Grosvenor Casino. “He’s been coached in the Liverpool way, and he always caught the eye when you were around Anfield. When I was doing bits and bobs for the club, you’d hear about the young players coming through, and he was one of the standouts.
“I watched Harry from a very young age, and the performances you’ve seen at Fulham are very similar to what I saw when he was playing for the youth team at Liverpool. With his passing range, his ability to get a goal, and his work rate, he’s becoming a very complete player. So, it’s no surprise there’s interest, as he’s up at the end of the season, and I’m sure there will be a lot of takers. Liverpool should be one of them.
“Without a shadow of a doubt, Harry is a top-end Premier League player now. He has been on the international stage for his country as well, and he’s been fantastic there. I’m really pleased for him because he’s a very hard worker.”
Wilson is one of two free agents Leeds are attempting to bring to Elland Road this summer. Last week the YEP reported that Leeds were exploring a deal for Julian Brandt, who is due to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of his contract.