Leeds United’s deadline-day move for Fulham winger Harry Wilson has collapsed after Fulham failed to complete their part of the deal sheet before the 7pm deadline.
Leeds United have missed out on the signing of Harry Wilson after their deadline-day move collapsed at the final hurdle. Talks with Fulham progressed throughout the day, with Leeds confident a permanent deal was in place.
The Yorkshire club even signed their portion of the deal sheet, but Fulham’s paperwork was not submitted in time before the transfer window closed. The collapse leaves Daniel Farke frustrated after prioritising the Wales international as a creative reinforcement.
How the Deal Fell Apart
Leeds sources insist their side of the agreement was ready well before the deadline. However, Fulham are understood to have delayed signing off, leaving Wilson to remain at Craven Cottage for at least the first half of the season.
“Leeds signed their side of the deal sheet — but Fulham did not submit theirs before 7pm. The Harry Wilson deal is off.” — Leeds United sources, deadline day
The timing has left Wilson disappointed, with the 28-year-old believed to be open to a move in search of more regular minutes.
Harry Wilson — 2024/25 Season at Fulham
| Stat (2024/25) | Harry Wilson |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 27 |
| Goals | 6 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Chances Created | 31 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% |
| Average Rating | 6.9 |
source: sofascore season data – 2024/25
Wilson remained a useful attacking option for Fulham last season, producing six goals and two assists across 27 appearances, but his game time has been inconsistent.
Analyst Verdict
FootballPlace analyst John William said:
“This is a big miss for Leeds. Wilson would have added Premier League experience, set-piece quality and goals from midfield. Missing out because of paperwork delays will frustrate Farke, who wanted an extra creative spark.”
He added:
“For Fulham, keeping Wilson adds depth, but it could be disruptive if the player was ready to move. This one could resurface in January.”
Key Insights
- Leeds United’s move for Harry Wilson collapsed after Fulham failed to file paperwork.
- Leeds completed their part of the deal sheet before 7pm deadline.
- Fulham delayed, leaving Wilson to stay at Craven Cottage.
- Wilson made 27 appearances, 6 goals, 2 assists last season.
- The transfer could be revisited in January.
What’s Next?
Wilson will now remain at Fulham until at least the winter window, with Marco Silva expected to use him in rotation. Leeds, meanwhile, must rely on their existing squad options after failing to add the creativity they were seeking.
The failure to close this deal could heap more pressure on the club’s January recruitment, especially if Farke’s side fall short in attack during the first half of the season.
Should Leeds return for Harry Wilson in January, or focus on younger long-term targets instead?
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