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Paul Abbandonato

Leeds United step up interest in Liverpool and Wales young gun Harry Wilson

Leeds United are stepping up their bid to land Wales youngster Harry Wilson, according to fresh reports.

Speculation about the Yorkshire giants' interest in Wilson was reported by Wales Online at the beginning of March.

But Football Insider report a Leeds source confirming boss Marcelo Bielsa is keeping a close eye on Wilson's situation at Anfield.

Bielsa, of course, has also been heavily linked with Swansea City flier Dan James and appears to want to pair the Wales wide-man in his Leeds XI if they win promotion to the Premier League.

Wilson has shone on loan with Derby this season, scoring 14 times in the Championship, and a decision on his future will need to be made by Reds boss Jurgen Klopp in the summer.

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Wilson, 22, is keen to make his make his mark at Anfield, after doing so well with Wales and Derby, but first team opportunities appear limited with Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firminio firmly ensconced as Klopp's front three.

Klopp may decide to use Wilson as first-choice back-up next season, or alternatively send him out on loan again to give him game time. A glut of clubs in the Championship and Premier League would covet Wilson's goal-getting ability.

However, Bielsa is hoping to persuade Liverpool to sell and will make a summer swoop if he takes Leeds up.

Wilson is contracted to Liverpool until 2023 after signing a new deal last summer.

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His stylish play would suit the type of football Bielsa encourages and give Leeds a huge lift if they do manage to win promotion.

Bielsa is also expected to follow up his interest in James, who has been courted by the Elland Road boss for some time.

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