Aston Villa are closing in on wonderkid Rory Wilson
Villa are on course to beat the Premier League’s top dogs to the signing of Rangers wonderkid Rory Wilson.
The 16-year-old striker, who has scored more than 40 goals in youth football this season, is set to become the latest high-profile acquisition by Villa’s academy, with the club prepared to pay Rangers up to £300,000 in compensation.
Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City have also been keen on his signature but it is Villa who are thought to be closing in on a deal.
The club have pursued an aggressive youth recruitment policy, driven by owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens, with left-back Ben Chrisene and centre-back Kerr Smith among those who have joined for significant six-figure sums.
Wilson is set to reject Rangers’ offer of a new contract.
