The return of Harry Wilson to Liverpool marks a significant moment in his career, as the winger is set to become a free agent after a remarkable season with Fulham. Having joined Liverpool at the age of eight, Wilson spent 16 years at the club before leaving on five different loans and making just two first-team appearances. Now, he returns to Anfield as one of the most in-form players in the league, with only a few players boasting more goal contributions than his tally of 10 goals and six assists.
Wilson's fine form has caught the attention of Premier League teams and Champions League clubs across Europe, and he is poised to become one of the top names on the free-agent market at the end of the season. Speaking to Sky Sports in December, Wilson attributed his strong form to regular minutes and a rhythm, saying, "I think regular minutes and a rhythm really helps me." After starting just 12 league games for Fulham last season, Wilson is now a crucial player for the team, and his absence has been felt in the four games Fulham have been without him, resulting in three defeats and a narrow win over League One side Wycombe on penalties. Wilson's influence on the team is evident, with highlights including a mazy run to set up Alex Iwobi against Sunderland, an emphatic volley and layoff for Iwobi against Tottenham, and a drive infield to score against Burnley.
His transformation from a squad player to a leader has been a common theme throughout the campaign, and Fulham may struggle to come to terms with life without him in the near future. The increased return for Wilson can be attributed to building on the quality he has always shown in flashes, with a showreel of long-range strikes and a passing range that allows him to spread the play or find teammates inside the box. Wilson has also improved his ability to create chances for others, ranking among the top five in the league for cross-option runs, and has developed a knack for being in the right place at the right time, with six of his 10 goals arriving from just inside the box.
With a strong run of games, fitness on his side, and confidence oozing from every action, Wilson is now reaching the levels that many tipped him for when he first emerged as a prospect at Liverpool.