The real reason for Rory Wilson's Aston Villa standoff and how much Rangers could lose out on if he doesn't sign

19.10.2024 - 12:41 dailyrecord.co.uk

Rory Wilson’s contract stand-off is down to a lack of a pathway to the Aston Villa first-team rather than money. The Scotland under-21 international has been offered a number of five year contract extensions from the English Premier League outfit but has failed to agree an extension.

The highly-rated 18-year-old’s contract at Villa Park is up in the summer and he could leave for another top club outside of England for just €270,000 in training compensation.

Wilson, who scored 46 goals in 52 games for club and country last season, could sign a pre-contract from January 1st and a number of top European clubs are already watching his situation closely.

The main issue for Wilson is the lack of a route into the Aston Villa first-team squad. He is set to turn 19 in January and knows he is getting to an age where he has should be pushing for more top level exposure.

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