Aston Villa could be about to make a big mistake with Harry Wilson
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Credit: Imago Sat 30 May 2026 9:32, UK Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Harry Wilson this summer, with his Fulham contract set to expire next month. The winger has enjoyed a superb season at Craven Cottage, scoring 10 goals and providing seven assists in the Premier League.Villa are in need of a right-sided attacker, too, with Leon Bailey failing to find form since his January return from Roma.There are negatives to the potential signing of Wilson, however, with the financial side of the deal still set to be expensive.
Villa transfer chiefs will be aware of the competitive interest in the Wales international and will be cautious not to be dragged into an overly costly signing. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom. VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Harry Wilson signing could be a mistakeFootball Insider exclusively revealed last month that Villa have opened talks to sign Wilson on a free transfer this summer.The 29-year-old has been at Fulham for five years, originally signing from Liverpool in a deal worth around £12million.Harry WilsonStats – Premier League 2025-26 (per 90)Goals0.33Shots2.61Assists0.23Chances created1.30Successful crosses1.07Fouls won1.24Duels won2.98He has not always found consistency for the Cottagers, but helped them into the top flight in 2022 and saw them further strengthen their place in the middle of the Premier League pack this season.Wilson’s best period of the season came between the end of November and the end of January – a period in which he scored six goals and provided four assists.
Wilson’s 10 goals came from just 5.83 expected goals (xG), and his seven assists from 4.78 expected assists (xA).Wilson with the winner. ✨ pic.twitter.com/Rfjllxn5SO— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) January 7, 2026 While that number indicates good finishing on both counts, it also suggests unsustainability – a purple patch, which could result in a much worse out-of-form player next season.The argument for signing WilsonAnyone who has watched Wilson play could tell you that his goals usually come from extraordinary sources. The winger has one of the most eye-catching goal catalogues in world football, and it is no surprise that his strikes produce low xG totals because very few players can pull them off.— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) January 14, 2026 Wilson also creates plenty of chances and his crosses find their mark 27.8 per cent of the time, making him a valuable asset on the wing.All that being said, Villa face a decision.