Aston Villa set to sign highly rated Rangers striker Rory Wilson from Steven Gerrard’s former club, but they remain in a dispute over compensation fee for the 16-year-old
- Aston Villa are set to sign 16-year-old Rangers striker Rory Wilson
- The clubs remain in a dispute regarding the compensation fee for the youngster
- The Scotland Under-17 international has yet to sign a contract with Rangers
Aston Villa are to sign Rangers prolific 16-year-old striker Rory Wilson.
However, the two clubs remain in dispute over a compensation fee after Rangers rejected Villa’s last offer. Wilson has yet to sign a professional contract.
Wilson, who has featured for Rangers in the UEFA Youth League, is widely considered to be one of the standout young forwards in Europe.
Aston Villa are set to secure the signing of 16-year-old Rangers striker Rory Wilson
The prospect boasts an impressive record of eight goals in eleven appearances for Scotland at Under-17 level.
Wilson, who scored 49 goals last season, joined the Rangers academy when he was eight years old.
The opportunity to play under Villa manager Steven Gerrard is hugely appealing for Wilson
Having agreed personal terms with Villa, Wilson is set to join the Premier League side on July 1.
The opportunity to play under Steven Gerrard is hugely appealing to Wilson.
Rangers, though, believe that Wilson remains under contract until the end of December this year. Villa dispute this and will now look to register Wilson.
Rangers believe that Wilson remains under contract with them until the end of December
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