Manchester United are in discussions to sign Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey before the January transfer window closes. The move would be separate from Marcus Rashford’s loan transfer to Villa for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Rashford’s exit has left a gap in United’s attack, which they are looking to fill.
While talks have yet to progress significantly, Ineos reportedly prefers an initial loan deal for Bailey. The 27-year-old has been a key player for Villa but is not a guaranteed starter under Unai Emery. He has started 13 of 23 Premier League matches this season and featured prominently in the Champions League.
Bailey, who joined Villa from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021, has scored 21 goals in 134 appearances. His strong performances last season helped Villa secure Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Rashford will complete his Villa medical on Sunday, with the club covering 70% of his wages and holding a £40 million buy option.
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JamaicaThis season he played in total once for 72 minutes for FA Cup.
Leon Bailey didn’t score any goal for Aston Villa. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 8th in FA Cup. In the last match Aston Villa lost 2-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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Aston Villa will play the next match in FA Cup against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday 9th of February in Birmingham.
