Fulham manager Marco Silva has insisted there is “zero chance” of the Wales international leaving Craven Cottage during the transfer window.
Wilson’s situation had come under scrutiny despite his sparkling form, which continued with a goal and an assist in Fulham’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over Middlesbrough.
Questions were raised after Silva initially said last weekend, “I don’t know if I am going to have him in one week, 15 days, three months or at the end of the season, with good or bad news.”
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However, speaking ahead of Fulham’s trip to Leeds on Saturday, Silva moved to clarify those remarks and shut down any suggestion that Wilson could depart this month.
“To clarify, because I said that we have to enjoy him for one month, two months, or maybe another one or two years if we can renew with him, but there is completely zero chance of him leaving (in January),” Silva told reporters.
“Not because we have an offer – I know there is starting to be some noise about the possibility of him leaving in this window – no chance, zero chance.”
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While Wilson’s immediate future appears settled, his longer-term situation remains unresolved.
The 28-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and, although discussions over a new deal are ongoing, he would be free to speak to overseas clubs and potentially leave on a free transfer this summer.
Given his current output, interest from elsewhere seems inevitable.
Wilson has enjoyed the most productive campaign of his Fulham career, scoring 11 goals and providing six assists across club and country.
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He has also started 18 Premier League matches this season — more than in any previous campaign at the club — underlining his growing importance in Silva’s side.
The winger has found the net in his last three appearances, with strikes against Liverpool and Chelsea in the league either side of his FA Cup contribution.
That consistency, Silva believes, is rooted in Wilson’s development as a player.
“I think he’s getting more mature year by year. Game time is important for him,” Silva said.
“I felt, and we felt, from this pre-season he was, I have to say, more mature. I think the game time, because he’s playing and deserving it from the beginning of the season.”
Silva also highlighted Wilson’s technical quality and growing composure in decisive moments, traits that have been evident in a series of eye-catching goals this term.
“Of course, great left-footed quality in the finishing—a player who is capable of arriving with the right timing and in the right spots in the box,” Silva added.
“He has a good feeling for the moments and the spots to arrive inside the box. Of course, he’s more calm in some moments right now.”
The Fulham boss feels the winger’s confidence has reached a point where everything is aligning for him on the pitch.
“The goals, the good performances, and the trust from all of us are giving him what he needs because he’s a player who requires that confidence from all of us—the staff and myself.
“Sometimes he needs to have that pressure behind him so he can decide games, and everything together is coming like almost a click. Really, he’s doing well.
“Let’s hope he can continue this way. Of course, the confidence from us, his teammates, and his good performance will always be a great help for him to maintain this level.”
Wilson’s club form has mirrored his impact on the international stage.
The former Liverpool winger struck a hat-trick for Wales in their emphatic 7-1 World Cup qualifier win over North Macedonia at the Cardiff City Stadium, a performance that seemed to ignite his scoring run for Fulham.
Amid the goals and plaudits, Wilson himself has offered a lighter explanation for his hot streak — an unusual superstition involving his boots.
“A couple of months ago I went into a tackle and my laces split and the kitman at half-time only had one pair of laces left,” Wilson explained after the Chelsea win.
“I think that was when my good run started, so I feel like I can’t change now.
“The lace in my right boot is a little bit longer than the one in my left.
“I feel like when you get into a moment when you’re in good form, you’re scoring, you’re assisting the team, doing well, I like to keep everything the same, so that’s what I’m going to do.”
