James Wilson speaks on his Hearts contract situation – plus Man Utd and Liverpool chat as he faces Mo Salah

Scotland striker is in the final year of his deal at Tynecastle Park…

Edinburgh Evening News

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:30 PM

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James Wilson is not concerned about his Hearts contract situation despite entering the final year of his deal.
Hearts are expected to open talks to prevent the 19-year-old academy graduate from leaving as a free agent.
Wilson has scored six goals in 15 appearances this season under head coach Wouter Vrancken.

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Hearts striker James Wilson has stated he is calm about his contract situation despite entering the final year of his deal at Tynecastle Park. The 19-year-old forward emphasized he is focused on his current form after scoring six goals in 15 appearances this season under head coach Wouter Vrancken, following a loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur.

Wilson also looked ahead to Hearts' upcoming UEFA Conference League match against Trabzonspor, where he could face Mo Salah. A Manchester United supporter, Wilson recalled watching Salah score twice in Liverpool's 7-0 victory in 2023 and expressed excitement rather than fear about playing against top-level competition.

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