Harry Wilson has finally spoken about how close he came to joining Leeds United from Fulham during the summer transfer window.

Leeds were just inches away from landing the Wales international on deadline day, before the deal ultimately collapsed.

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Leeds’ Deadline-Day Push Explained

Reports on deadline day revealed that Leeds had targeted Wilson late in the window after Facundo Buonanotte’s surprise loan move to Chelsea from Brighton.

Leeds were confident the deal could be done. After the window shut, managing director Robbie Evans confirmed Wilson was keen on a move to Elland Road.

However, the transfer depended on Fulham completing three signings before allowing Wilson to leave.

Fulham’s Missed Targets

Fulham wanted to sign:

• Tyrique George (now a Leeds target)

• Kevin (a player Daniel Farke openly admired)

• Samuel Chukwueze

They secured Kevin and Chukwueze, but failed to land George — a setback that forced them to keep Wilson.

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Wilson Speaks to Sky Sports

Wilson has since admitted that, at several points on deadline day, he believed the move to Leeds would happen.

“It was the first time it had happened to me. I’m used to watching it on Sky Sports, so to be part of it was different.

My phone was going off every two minutes. It was going to happen, then it wasn’t. Then it was back on, then off again.

I didn’t know where I was going to be. It was a relief when the window closed and I could focus on football.”

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Leeds Fans Still Feeling the Pain

Since staying at Fulham, Wilson’s form has only added to Leeds fans’ frustration.

• 8 goal contributions

• 16 Premier League appearances

He’s been one of Fulham’s standout performers this season.

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What Next for Harry Wilson?

Wilson is out of contract next summer, and Fulham are eager to tie him down before overseas clubs can speak to him from January 1.

Leeds Return? Highly Unlikely

• Fulham and Leeds are direct relegation rivals

• Fulham would likely prefer to lose Wilson on a free than sell to Leeds

• Journalist Dean Jones believes Wilson will sign a new contract

Verdict: Any hope of a Leeds move looks extremely slim — Wilson is expected to stay put.