In a recent report, The Sun stated that Aston Villa are set to win the race for Rangers forward Rory Wilson. It is understood that the Villans are hoping to beat Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United in the race to land the Scottish whizkid.
Wilson’s Impressive Rise In Scottish Football
Wilson has caught the eye with his performances in the youth levels of Scottish football. The 16-year-old has been a breath of fresh air when representing the Scotland Under-17 team as he has scored six goals in seven appearances for them thus far.
The talented teenager is still coming through the youth ranks of Rangers and has netted 40 goals for their youth team this season.
Wilson has got the potential to become a future star in European football. Thus, it is no surprise that the Villans are showing interest in recruiting him this calendar year.
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Is Wilson A Prospect For The Future?
Wilson has proven his worth as a natural finisher in Scottish youth football. He has got the knack for scoring goals in the final third and can even make some energetic runs in behind the opponent’s backline.
The Scottish whizkid’s ceiling is quite high, so the Villans would do well to acquire his services later this summer. However, there are some concerns over whether he would be able to maintain his high standards in the youth levels of English football where he will be tested physically every week.
At 16, Wilson is still quite raw and would need time before he can earn regular first-team football. However, there is no denying that Steven Gerrard would be the perfect man to oversee his development in Aston Villa’s academy in the hopes of making him a future superstar in England.
In a few years, the Rangers prospect might even serve as an ideal understudy to Ollie Watkins at Villa Park. Wilson is undoubtedly a prospect to watch out for in the future. Hence, the West Midlands club should try everything they can to land the Scottish youngster. Even if things don’t work out, he will have a great resale value in the long run.
