Aston Villa ‘set to beat’ Liverpool and Manchester United in race to sign Rangers wonderkid

Villa look set to beat off some tough competition for the Scottish youngster’s signature
Joe Forte
By Joe Forte
Published 29th Mar 2022, 10:24 BST
Updated 29th Mar 2022, 10:27 BST

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Aston Villa are reportedly set to beat Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City to the signing of Rangers wonderkid Rory Wilson.

According to The Sun, Villa have been competing with the Premier League’s giants to sign the 16-year-old striker.

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Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is reportedly close to persuading the young goal-machine to join the West Midlands club.

Rangers striker Rory Wilson celebrates his second goal for Scotland under-17s in their 2-2 draw against Czech Republic in a European Championship qualifier at Falkirk last Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)Rangers striker Rory Wilson celebrates his second goal for Scotland under-17s in their 2-2 draw against Czech Republic in a European Championship qualifier at Falkirk last Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Rangers striker Rory Wilson celebrates his second goal for Scotland under-17s in their 2-2 draw against Czech Republic in a European Championship qualifier at Falkirk last Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Wilson scored twice for Scotland Under-17s against the Czech Republic last week, and has already scored 40 times for the Rangers youth team this season.

The report states that the Glasgow club will be due around £300,000 in compensation if he leaves.

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