Liverpool winger Harry Wilson is reportedly set for a move to Bournemouth.
According to the Daily Mail, Bournemouth are set to sign Liverpool winger Harry Wilson on loan after holding talks with the Reds about a deal.
Wilson, 22, has been on the Liverpool books since 2005, but has made just one appearance for the club’s first team, spending time out on loan at Crewe Alexandra, Hull City and Derby County instead.
The Welshman starred last season with 16 goals and four assists for Derby, and he’s shown how he can impact games during pre-season with Liverpool.
Now though, Wilson – rated at £25million by the Reds – is set to move out on loan, as it’s claimed that Bournemouth have held advanced talks about a deal.
The Cherries have been discussing Wilson’s playing time with Liverpool, and he looks set to play a key role on the right flank now David Brooks – who plays with Wilson for Wales – is out injured.
Seeing Wilson play regular first-team football for Bournemouth would be ideal, and relations between the two sides are strong after previous deals involving Nathaniel Clyne, Brad Smith, Jordon Ibe and Dominic Solanke.
Last week, Sky Sports noted that Aston Villa were keen on Wilson, and the news that Bournemouth are signing him may be seen as a blow for Villa – but that may not actually be the case.
Villa seemingly looked at Wilson as a move for Brentford’s Said Benrahma looked unlikely, but The Express now claim that deal is close ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline.
The Algerian is the winger Dean Smith really wanted having worked together at Brentford last season, and he’ll be delighted if he can get Benrahma over the line – even if Wilson does head to the South Coast.
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