Everton retain interest in former Liverpool attacker
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The former Liverpool attacker has been in fine form for his club this season. Image Credits: Imago ImagesEverton are set to enter the summer transfer window open to strengthening their striker options, despite improved returns from Beto and Thierno Barry.The pair have combined for 17 Premier League goals this season, a return that is seen as edging closer to acceptable levels after both endured difficult starts to the campaign.Recent form has increased belief that Everton may have something to build on, although concerns remain over inconsistency and missed chances in key moments.The initial plan was for Beto to rediscover the form that helped Everton secure safety at the start of David Moyes’ second spell, while Barry – signed for £27m from Villarreal – was expected to be given time to adapt to the Premier League.Everton were linked with a January move for Fulham winger Harry Wilson, but an offer for the former Liverpool attacker was rejected by the London club.According to Sky Sports, Everton retain an interest in Wilson, who will be available on a free transfer when his Fulham contract expires on June 30.The Toffees are also expected to be active in multiple areas this summer, with the club looking at right-backs, defensive midfielders, wingers and strikers, while potentially adding a backup goalkeeper.Aston Villa, along with several other clubs across Europe, have also shown interest in the Wales international.
Wilson has scored 10 goals and registered six assists in 35 league matches for Fulham this season.Wilson joined Fulham on an initial loan from Liverpool in July 2021 before making the move permanent. Since then, he has made 186 appearances for the club, scoring 36 goals and registering 45 assists in all competitions.Wilson spent almost 16 years at Liverpool, progressing through the academy and making senior appearances for both club and country.He represented Wales at just 16 in 2013 and later captained Liverpool’s U23s, standing out for his technique, finishing and long-range shooting.His first senior appearance for Liverpool came as a substitute in an FA Cup tie against Plymouth Argyle in January 2017.
He then gained experience through a series of loan spells, including productive stints at Hull City and Derby County, where he scored 23 Championship goals.He also spent the 2019–20 season with Bournemouth in the Premier League before returning to Liverpool and making his second senior appearance under Jurgen Klopp in a League Cup start against Arsenal in October 2020.Wilson later joined Cardiff City on loan, scoring seven goals in the Championship, before sealing his move to Fulham in the summer of 2021. Everton Fulham Harry Wilson