Harry Wilson was perhaps one of Championship’s best players, helping Derby County to the playoff finals. The Welshman, who was on loan from Liverpool, made a big impression and is now attracting interest from various clubs with Newcastle United being one of the teams keen on signing him.
The 22-year-old’s future at Liverpool is still unsure at the moment which has resulted in several clubs enquiring about his availability. Premier League clubs Crystal Palace and Southampton, as well as German clubs Eintracht Frankfurt, Hertha Berlin and Augsburg, are reportedly keen to sign the versatile player in the summer transfer window.
Wilson’s superb form in the recently concluded season saw him score 18 goals in all competitions as well as provide 4 assists while playing in multiple positions for Frank Lampard’s side. A winger by trade, Wilson has played out wide on the right and left, and also in central positions as a central midfielder and attacking midfielder for Derby.
Liverpool want £25 million for Wilson, whose contract with the club expires in 2023.
Will he be a good signing for Newcastle United?
Wilson is a player who has tremendous potential to become a key player in the Premier League for years to come. At 22 years of age, with not much experience in senior football, Wilson has impressed with his maturity and good decision making on the pitch.
The Welsh attacker has a great left foot and is deadly from set pieces and has scored several goals from free kicks, and often shoots from outside the box. Like most modern wingers, he likes to cut inside while playing wide, while his good passing and drive to get in and around the box from central midfield also helps to create chances.
The Liverpool player could be a great signing for Newcastle, who are likely to be under new ownership soon and will be able to afford a young, talented player like Wilson. Newcastle need reinforcements all over the park, and with Wilson’s versatility, where he can play in wide or central areas, the Magpies can begin their summer drive with a bang.
Moreover, under a coach like Rafa Benitez, who is one of the most tactically astute managers of his generation, Wilson could be moulded into a world-class player thus having the possibility to make this move look like an absolute bargain in the future.
