Leeds tipped to revive interest in Fulham winger Harry WiIson

Leeds United could revive their interest in signing Harry Wilson from Fulham when the January transfer window opens, according to reports.

A move for the 28-year-old Wales international fell through on deadline day after Fulham, who had targeted Chelsea attacker Tyrique George as a potential replacement, elected to keep the former Liverpool winger.

A plane had been on standby to take Wilson to Yorkshire, where the Leeds manager Daniel Farke spent the final days of the summer transfer window urging the club to bring in attacking reinforcements.

Leeds, who were beaten 1-0 at Fulham on Saturday, have yet to score from open play in their four Premier League outings this season, with Lukas Nmecha’s winning penalty against Everton on the opening weekend their only goal so far.

Why Leeds want Harry Wilson

The view remains at Leeds that Wilson, whose four-year contract with the Craven Cottage club expires next summer, would bring not only top-flight experience and dead ball prowess, but also a much needed injection of creativity along the right flank.

Wilson has featured in each of Fulham’s games this season, but has yet to complete a full 90 minutes. With the Welshman reportedly eager to get playing time under his belt as Wales attempt to qualify for a second successive World Cup, a January move could be on the cards.

‘We can’t change things now’

After guiding Leeds back to the top flight last season, Farke put a premium on physicality, remodelling the free-flowing side that won promotion with a dozen summer signings averaging 6ft 2in in height. But with limited creativity in the final third, the German has been forced to rely on strong pressing and organised, resilient defending.

“I’ve addressed our attack several times, and what we would have needed in the transfer window,” said Farke after his side were denied a draw in the fourth minute of stoppage time at Fulham. “I won’t address it any more, because we can’t change things now. 

“We have to have this approach during the whole season, keep the games tight and be rock solid at the back. It’s no criticism of my attacking players. As a newly promoted side, this is exactly how we have to approach the game.”