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Leeds United clinch Harry Wilson on free transfer

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Leeds United have secured a four‑year deal with Wales forward Harry Wilson, signing him on a free transfer as their first summer acquisition. The 29‑year‑old will join once his Fulham contract expires next week, pending a medical and formal paperwork. Wilson’s arrival marks a rare coup for the Yorkshire club, which faced Premier League interest. He joins a Leeds side eager to improve after a finish.

Wilson finished last season with 11 goals and eight assists in 38 games, averaging a goal involvement every other match. Fulham signed him from Liverpool in 2021 for £12m, and his departure leaves the Cottagers shorthanded as they search for a new manager after Marco Silva’s exit. Leeds have long pursued the Welsh international, even attempting a deadline‑day swoop last summer.

Leeds still hunt midfielder Julian Brandt, also on a free, and keep an eye on Southampton’s Shea Charles, who rebuffed a £20m Leeds bid. Securing Wilson bolsters Leeds’ attacking options ahead of the Championship campaign, while Fulham lose their player‑of‑the‑season without a replacement. The transfer now hinges on Wilson passing his medical. His Premier League experience should add valuable depth to Leeds' attacking options.