Source: Liverpool_Echo
Liverpool FC target young Glasgow Rangers defender Danny Wilson
Danny Wilson 300[LNB]LIVERPOOL are hoping to beat Tottenham to the signing of highly-rated Rangers defender Danny Wilson this summer.[LNB]The Reds have already registered their interest in the 18-year-old centre-half who has just over a year remaining on his current contract.[LNB]The Scottish Premier League leaders are desperate to keep hold of Wilson and insist he is not for sale.[LNB]However, he has yet to sign the new long-term deal Rangers offered him and Liverpool, who have sent scouts to watch the youngster, are ready to test their resolve.[LNB]A fee of around £3milllion could convince them to do business this summer as if Wilson stays at Ibrox until the end of his contract Rangers would only receive about £500,000 in compensation.[LNB]Spurs have also been monitoring Wilsons progress for some time and manager Harry Redknapp is expected to join the hunt for the youngster at the end of the season.[LNB]Rangers chief executive Martin Bain, who confirmed the Reds have made an enquiry about the defender, remains hopeful Wilson will spurn the advances of both clubs and commit his future to the club.[LNB]Weve had many discussions and there is a schedule that sits with his agent at the moment, Bain said, "Two English Premiership clubs approached us in January and since then I have had the odd discussion and we have seen people coming along to watch our players.[LNB]"I can confirm that Liverpool have expressed an interest but a lot of clubs are keeping abreast of Dannys situation.
