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According to multiple media outlets including the Birmingham Mail and The Athletic UK, newly promoted Premier League club Hull City has initiated formal negotiations with Aston Villa to sign Jamaican winger Leon Bailey. The 28-year-old has been given permission to leave Villa, who prefer a permanent transfer. Bailey's preference is to remain in England due to his children's schooling, despite interest from Turkish club Trabzonspor and La Liga side Celta Vigo. Villa is looking to strengthen their wide options following the impending record £117 million sale of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea. Bailey, who joined Villa from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021 for £30 million, has made 163 appearances for the club with 23 goals and 25 assists. He was an unused substitute in Villa's Europa League final victory over Freiburg last season.
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Hupu, July 19 – According to multiple media outlets including the Birmingham Mail and The Athletic UK, Hull City is among the clubs in discussions to sign Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey.
The newly promoted Premier League side is actively pursuing the 28-year-old Jamaican international and has held talks with both Aston Villa and Bailey's representatives in recent days. Villa prefers a permanent transfer, and this option is currently under consideration.
Other Interested Clubs
- Trabzonspor (Turkey)
- Celta Vigo (La Liga)
However, given that Bailey's children attend school in England, his priority remains staying in the country if an agreement can be reached with a club.
Bailey's Recent History
Bailey was loaned to Serie A side Roma for six months and returned in January. He has now been given permission to leave Villa.
Villa's Transfer Context
After Morgan Rogers is set to join Chelsea for £117 million—a record transfer fee for a British player—Villa aims to strengthen their wing options. Bailey is no longer in the club's short-term plans. The same applies to Evann Guessand, after Crystal Palace missed the end-of-May deadline to sign him permanently.
The Athletic previously reported that Villa's target is to sign a winger capable of breaking through defensive lines, and Bailey is no longer a priority for head coach Unai Emery.
Bailey's Record at Aston Villa
- Joined Villa from Bayer Leverkusen in summer 2021 for approximately £30 million
- 163 appearances for the club
- 23 goals and 25 assists
- In the second half of last season, played 22 times in all competitions
- Was an unused substitute in the Europa League final victory over Freiburg
Source: The New York Times
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