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According to The Mirror, Aston Villa are one of a number of teams interested in Liverpool’s Harry Wilson.
What’s the word?
After achieving promotion from the Championship, Dean Smith has already been busy in the transfer market, signing Anwar El Ghazi permanently whilst also adding Jota to his ranks.
The Villans will clearly need to strengthen ahead of a return to the Premier League but spending big could be a cause for concern after seeing Fulham spend over £100m, only to be relegated.
One player who could make a move for an expensive fee though is Liverpool’s Wilson.
The Mirror claim that the Merseyside club have an interest in the winger who could leave for £21m, per the report.
However, there is plenty of interest in the player so convincing him to join may not be straightforward. Valencia and Getafe are also interested whilst Leicester and Rangers are also possible destinations according to The Mirror.
Mirroring El Ghazi
One of Villa’s main problems this season has been in a wide area. El Ghazi was their most productive winger, scoring six and also claiming the same number of assists.
Boasting the ability to cut inside, he was a constant threat on the left flank, causing numerous problems to opposition defenders.
His form in the final stages of the season was impressive, even scoring in the play-off final.
But it’s on the right where Villa’s wide men have struggled and as a result, the signing of Wilson could be an instant fix.
On loan at Derby last term, he found the net 16 times. In comparison, Andre Green and Albert Adomah only netted three between them.
A left footed player, the Liverpool man could mirror El Ghazi’s threat but from the opposite wing.
The 22-year-old played in a number of positions but it was on the right where he was arguably most impressive – leading to eight of his Championship goals.
He’d regularly cut inside, just as Villa’s most recent signing has done on a regular basis, either carving out opportunities for his teammates or finding the net himself.
Should he join, Wilson’s direct nature will significantly improve Villa’s attack and create impressive symmetry with El Ghazi on the opposite flank.