Wilson joins Leeds on free after Fulham exit
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- Leeds United completed the signing of Harry Wilson on a free transfer after his Fulham contract expired this summer, making the 29-year-old their first signing of the window.
- Wilson turned down interest from Aston Villa and Everton to join Leeds, despite Fulham offering him a new deal following a career-best Premier League season of 10 goals and 7 assists.
- The move comes nearly a year after a Deadline Day switch to Elland Road collapsed at the last minute; Wilson told Sky Sports News he is "really relieved" to "get it over the line this year."
- Wilson joins three Wales international teammates already at Leeds — Dan James, Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon — taking the Welsh contingent at Elland Road to four.
- Leeds remain in pursuit of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles and Julian Brandt, who left Borussia Dortmund this summer.
Why it matters: Leeds landed a proven Premier League contributor — 10 goals and 7 assists last season — without paying a transfer fee, while Fulham lose a player they actively tried to keep. Aston Villa and Everton missed out on a versatile attacker, and Leeds' ongoing moves for Brandt and Charles signal further summer spending.
