Harry Wilson failed to find finishing touch vs Aston Villa, but Unai Emery will love what he saw
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Credit: Manh Tung - Breaking Media / Imago Sat 25 April 2026 15:45, UK Harry Wilson edges increasingly closer to an Aston Villa transfer this summer, and had another chance to impress Unai Emery.The Welshman doesn’t appear likely to put pen to paper on a new deal at Craven Cottage, but he continues to do everything in his power to push Fulham towards victories.Although he wasn’t involved in Fulham’s winning goal on Saturday, 25 April, unable to add to his 11 goals and seven assists in all competitions, the winger was more than enough of a nuisance.Villa fans are excited about the idea of signing Wilson on a free transfer this summer, and if Emery still needed any persuading that the 29-year-old is the right fit, he will have seen that first-hand this weekend. 🔄 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 takes no prisoners at Craven CottageWhile multiple clubs are keeping tabs on the player’s situation, Football Insider understands that Villa hold a key advantage in the race for Wilson in the form of Champions League qualification.Despite falling to defeat at Craven Cottage, the Villans are still very likely to secure a top-five finish, so a move to Villa Park looks increasingly likely for the talented Welshman.Lucas Digne will have despised having to mark him this weekend, with the winger causing a lot of trouble in West London, right up until the final whistle, showcased by his very, very late yellow card.Harry Wilson vs Aston VillaStats [FotMob]Minutes played90Passing accuracy78% (14/18)Shot accuracy0% (0/3)Successful dribbles60% (3/5)Clearances4Duels won58% (7/12)Fouls won2He showed exactly the kind of work rate that Emery loves to see from his players.
He already has it in the likes of John McGinn and Morgan Rogers, but it wouldn’t hurt to add another similar character.Jadon Sancho’s future made clear as Aston Villa transfer moves closerSigning Wilson on a free transfer seems like a no-brainer for the Villans, especially now that the player appears to have his injury issues under control, but it will have an impact on the current squad.Jadon Sancho is attempting to earn a permanent move away from Man United, but given his eye-watering wages, it was already unlikely that Villa’s hierarchy would sanction a move this summer.Now, with Villa eyeing up Fulham’s No.8 for a bargain deal, it makes very little sense for Emery and his staff to go in for the current loanee, even if he were to be available for less at the end of the season.The 26-year-old has just one goal and three assists in 33 games since arriving at Villa Park, doing very little to show why the club should splash out on his signature ahead of next season. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Villa Park.