Harry Wilson central with Leeds quarter Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Karl Darlow and Dan James, either side of him, outside Leeds United's stadium, Elland Road.
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Leeds United hold Harry Wilson advantage as Welsh contingent to act as secret agents

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Leeds United's Welsh contingent will surely be in touch with Harry Wilson about the possibility of moving to Elland Road this summer.

The Fulham star will become a free agent this summer once his deal at Craven Cottage expires, with multiple Premier League clubs interested in his signature.

Aston Villa were said to be the frontrunners to land him, but recent rumours online suggest that the Whites are back in the mix and have a strong chance to sign him.

The right-winger already knows four Leeds players well in Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon, Dan James and Karl Darlow, who all played for Wales in their 1-1 draw to Ghana recently.

Leeds hold arguably the biggest advantage to sign Wilson, as he already knows most of the Whites' most influential part of the group.

Leeds' Welsh stars to act as secret agents to sign Harry Wilson

It feels like the 49ers would be passing up a huge opportunity if they didn't at least make a strong attempt to sign Wilson.

The 29-year-old is in the peak of his powers and had his best season yet in the Premier League last campaign, hence the interest from multiple top-flight sides.

Though Leeds can't offer European football like Aston Villa yet, they do have something arguably more important for him, and that's the element of personal connnection.

It may sound like something small, but it's these details that can edge Leeds in front of others, as the 49ers would be more than happy to sign a player of his quality for nothing.

Harry Wilson central with Leeds quarter Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Karl Darlow and Dan James, either side of him, outside Leeds United's stadium, Elland Road.
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Darlow, Rodon, James and Ampadu will have most likely already joked to Wilson about the prospect of him joining, but now it's time for the quartet to get serious and make sure he does join the Whites.

They can be Leeds' little secret transfer agents here.

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Wilson would be an instant first-team choice for Farke next season if he were to join.

The forward grabbed 17 goal contributions in the Premier League last season, and it's no surprise to see so many clubs in for him.

However, Wilson's potential arrival could spell bad news for Brenden Aaronson, who is already out of favour among the Elland Road faithful as it is.

The need to sell is evident, and though Wilson would be a free transfer, his wages could be entirely covered and more from the sale of Aaronson.

The American will struggle for game time next campaign if Wilson joins, and the 49ers could see that as a chance to cash in.

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