Fulham manager Marco Silva has admitted the club faces a "fight" to keep star winger Harry Wilson beyond this summer. The 28-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season, and his match-winning form is attracting interest from multiple clubs, including Everton.
Silva's admission came after Wilson's decisive stoppage-time free-kick secured Fulham's 2-1 home victory over Brighton on Saturday. The goal was Wilson's eighth in the Premier League this season and pushed Fulham within touching distance of Champions League qualification places.
Speaking after the match, Silva acknowledged the challenge ahead. "We are in the fight, we are trying to keep him. If you ask me if it's going to be easy, I say it's not going to be easy," the manager said. "The more he scores, many more clubs are going to be around him. This is football business. When a player goes to the end of his contract, this kind of thing is going to happen."
The Fulham boss urged the club's hierarchy to act decisively. "I know he's happy in our club and how much he's enjoying the moment. It's up to the club to do the maximum to keep him," Silva explained.
Wilson's career-best form
Silva praised Wilson's consistent impact throughout the campaign. "He's been brilliant for us. He's on a great run but it's from the first day of the season," the manager said. "He's been able to take the responsibility on his back, to be decisive."
The Wales international ranks among the Premier League's most in-form players. Silva described it as "the best moment of his career," adding: "Sometimes, everything comes together."
Everton are among the clubs reportedly tracking Wilson's situation. Everton face Leeds United on Monday night and could leapfrog Fulham in the league standings with a victory.
Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
