Harry Wilson latest as ex-Liverpool man finds new club and $26M transfer agreed
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsHarry WilsonFormer Liverpool star Harry Wilson is expected to become Leeds' first signing of the summer after agreeing to join the Premier League side on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at FulhamHarry Wilson is set to join Leeds(Image: Getty Images)Harry Wilson is moving closer to a return to Yorkshire following Leeds' agreement of a £20 million ($26 million) deal to offload defender Pascal Struijk to Brighton.The Wales international is set to become Leeds' first summer acquisition after agreeing terms with the Premier League club upon the expiration of his Fulham contract. Liverpool inserted a sell-on clause in Wilson's transfer to Fulham four years ago, but the Reds will not be entitled to any cash due to the winger completing a free transfer.According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Wilson's switch to Elland Road remains on track, with the 29-year-old only needing to complete his medical examination and final documentation before the transfer receives official confirmation.Leeds has now made another major stride in restructuring its squad following a verbal agreement in principle with Brighton for center-back Pascal Struijk.The 26-year-old defender is approaching the final 12 months of his Elland Road contract and, while Leeds are understood to have tabled fresh terms, Struijk is believed to have opted for a new challenge elsewhere.Rather than risk losing him for nothing next summer, Leeds has sanctioned the sale of the Dutch defender for a fee understood to be around £20 million.Wilson is leaving Fulham on a free transfer(Image: Getty Images)Struijk has featured 196 times for Leeds since arriving from Ajax in January 2018, initially joining the club's U21 setup before establishing himself as a first-team regular.Brighton has been seeking a central defender following the sale of Jan Paul van Hecke to Tottenham earlier this month, while experienced defender Adam Webster is also departing the club after his contract expired.The Seagulls are set to participate in the Europa Conference League next term following an eighth-place finish in the Premier League.For Wilson, the transfer offers a new challenge after spending four campaigns at Fulham.The winger featured 133 times for the west London club, playing a crucial role in helping it cement its status as a Premier League club after earning promotion from the Championship.Leeds, in the meantime, is gearing up for its second consecutive season back in the top division and continues to bolster Daniel Farke's squad.The Whites are also chasing Germany international Julian Brandt, who is available as a free agent following the expiry of his Borussia Dortmund contract, while negotiations continue over a potential deal for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles.Wilson will be hoping that consistent Premier League action can enhance his prospects of maintaining a key role in Craig Bellamy's Wales setup as preparations commence for a home Euros in two years' time after the setback of failing to qualify for the World Cup.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Harry WilsonLiverpool FCFulham FCLeeds UnitedTransfers