Fulham are now desperately trying to extend the contract of a key first team player, as Aston Villa have made contact with his agents.
Cottagers looking to extend star’s contract after FA Cup defeat
Having already reached the 40-point mark, the Cottagers’ Premier League status is safe, which means they were in a position to give an FA Cup run a real go, but they were knocked out by Sothampton at the fifth round stage.
Indeed, the Saints emerged as 1-0 winners at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon, with Ross Stewart converting a stoppage-time penalty, which means all Marco Silva‘s side have left to play for is finishing as high in the Premier League as possible.
The west Londoners have a big summer ahead, given that Silva’s contract is set to expire, with Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson also set to leave as things stand, given that neither player has agreed a new deal.
Last week, it was revealed Everton have now joined the race to sign Jimenez, who has eight goals to his name in the Premier League this season, while Wilson has also been attracting plenty of interest, with Wrexham and Leeds United also among the potential suitors.
According to a report from Sports Boom, Fulham are now desperately trying to extend Wilson’s contract, given that Aston Villa have made contact with his agents, while Everton are also in the race for his signature.
Shahid Khan and co. are ‘doing everything in their power’ to keep hold of the Welshman, and talks are currently ongoing, but he is yet to make a decision, and wants to consider all his options first.
Fulham must keep hold of “incredible” Wilson
Hailed as “incredible” by Silva, the 28-year-old is leading the way among Fulham players in terms of average FotMob match rating this season, having contributed more goals and assists than any other player, and he has collected four Player of the Match awards.
Fulham’s best performers
Average match rating
Harry Wilson
7.23
Kenny Tete
7.12
Samuel Chukwueze
7.08
Alex Iwobi
7.02
Joachim Andersen
6.93
Indeed, the 67-cap Wales international has regularly been amongst the goals this season, finding the net on nine occasions in 27 Premier League outings, while also chipping in with six assists.
It could be very difficult to replace Wilson in the summer, which makes it very important to tie him down to a new deal, but Aston Villa’s interest could pose a problem, with Unai Emery’s side still on course to qualify for the Champions League.
It is also important to keep hold of Silva, given the way in which the 48-year-old has stabilised Fulham in the Premier League, and they are hoping signing a new striker could convince him to stay…
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The Cottagers are currently working on a deal.