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Leon Bailey: Aston Villa agree deal for Bayer Leverkusen winger

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Leon Bailey
Bailey joined Bayer Leverkusen from Belgian side Genk in 2017

Aston Villa have agreed a deal for Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, subject to a medical and finalising personal terms.

The 23-year-old Jamaica international has scored 28 goals in 119 Bundesliga appearances for Leverkusen.

Bailey would become Villa's third signing of the summer after the arrival of Emiliano Buendia from Norwich City and Ashley Young from Inter Milan.

Villa captain Jack Grealish is a £100m target for Manchester City.

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  • Comment posted by Tedstone90, at 17:44 31 Jul 2021

    As a blues fan I think they have done well any negative comments are clueless Bailey is a quality player won't replace ya man but they have done well with signings over last couple of seasons with who they have signed.

  • Comment posted by Digger, at 17:15 31 Jul 2021

    They're spending the Grealish money well, must have some kind of Leicester like transfer committee as they're bringing in some real quality players for relatively cheap. Hard to replace Grealish but having 3-4 really good players come in for the money is a clever move. Ward-Prowse would be a good signing too, very underrated player, he's much more than a free kick maestro.

    • Reply posted by Stuart, at 17:31 31 Jul 2021

      Stuart replied:
      No need to sell Grealish. Jack would be a bit part player at Manchester City, whereas at Villa he's the focal point.

  • Comment posted by AntToeKnee, at 16:53 31 Jul 2021

    This has a Bale leaving Tottenham feel to it. Sign players before it’s announced that they have loads of money from the sale.

  • Comment posted by King_Power, at 17:08 31 Jul 2021

    Got to admit, I thought Leicester’s recruitment was on point, but Villa have recruited brilliantly over the last two seasons; although maybe over spending on a couple. I think AV are going to be in the race for top six this season.

    • Reply posted by Blue view, at 17:38 31 Jul 2021

      Blue view replied:
      There are around 12 teams in race for the top 6 according to folk on here, I'm guessing there won't be much change to the normal teams in top 4-6.

  • Comment posted by nonbeliever, at 17:22 31 Jul 2021

    Ooh like these signings Villa are making, even though likely loss of Grealish. Beundia, Bailey....probably James Ward Prowse.

    • Reply posted by Rustynuts, at 18:34 31 Jul 2021

      Rustynuts replied:
      It will take more than a paltry £25m though.

  • Comment posted by labour2050, at 00:43 1 Aug 2021

    At least Villa has won the European Cup!

    • Reply posted by margaret, at 03:55 1 Aug 2021

      margaret replied:
      In the last century ! Not that long after the war.

  • Comment posted by shadow warrior, at 00:09 1 Aug 2021

    As a blues fan I have to admit I am
    Jealous, they seem to be going on the right direction, I don’t know how far they will go but they look set to stay in the premiership for a long time

    Good luck to them and they should hold onto grealish for at least another season

    • Reply posted by steebo, at 10:51 1 Aug 2021

      steebo replied:
      Top comment. Would love to see Blues and the Baggies promoted and have more Midlands teams in the prem

  • Comment posted by Steve Sirdefield, at 17:25 31 Jul 2021

    He’s coming in as El Ghazi upgrade who could be going to Roma.

    • Reply posted by Lets Agree To Disagree, at 21:19 31 Jul 2021

      Lets Agree To Disagree replied:
      All these BBC football HYSs in that last three days, yet not one on TAA signing a new contract. Just proves those who think that the BBC favours Liverpool wrong......once again.

  • Comment posted by voice of reason, at 18:45 31 Jul 2021

    Must have enjoyed his time on the England bench

    • Reply posted by jimbo45, at 00:46 1 Aug 2021

      jimbo45 replied:
      Nice and rested.. Will be the same at City play one week on the bench the next week

  • Comment posted by macca, at 18:10 31 Jul 2021

    I like the way Villa are going about there business, only a fool would think Grealish is staying , once a player has his head turned ,then get a good deal for him ,and I think Villa will do very well from his sale .

    • Reply posted by RoundTheOutside, at 18:16 31 Jul 2021

      RoundTheOutside replied:
      If it was anybody other than Greaish I’d 100% agree with you. I actually think he might stay put. (This might not age very well!)

  • Comment posted by Pharmacist Botherer, at 16:53 31 Jul 2021

    Not a replacement for Jack "Pretty Calf's" Grealish

    • Reply posted by A_Latif, at 16:56 31 Jul 2021

      A_Latif replied:
      Hahahaha, nice one

  • Comment posted by Nnnutter, at 16:48 31 Jul 2021

    Defo selling greaslishh noe

    • Reply posted by jude nelson, at 23:07 31 Jul 2021

      jude nelson replied:
      No we’re not. Super rich owners backing their manager. Why would we buy two players to support grealish and then sell grealish? These two are replacements for Ross barkley and el ghazi.

  • Comment posted by DorsetTiger, at 16:58 31 Jul 2021

    With Bailey, Buendía & Watkins, Villa will be absolutely fine even with Grealish off to City, tbh with those players they should probably finish about the same in the league as last season, and I’m sure Dean Smith isn’t finished yet either.

    • Reply posted by Rustynuts, at 18:48 31 Jul 2021

      Rustynuts replied:
      I would love Villa to sign Tammy Abraham, as Arsenal are threatening to sign him, and he’s not what we need.

  • Comment posted by Trevor, at 16:06 1 Aug 2021

    Will history repeat itself for Grealish ? Gareth Barry and Fabian Delph were both AVs best players when signed for MC. Both careers never kicked on afterwards...

    • Reply posted by Southgate Knows, at 18:09 1 Aug 2021

      Southgate Knows replied:
      Both won the premier league, what’s your point?

  • Comment posted by villa till i die, at 17:15 1 Aug 2021

    Note to Jack Grealish. When you retire, what will be the most important thing to you? A career that includes domestic and potentially European honours, but only 400 club games played, or fewer honours and 600/700 club games played.
    You love playing, you will be as unhappy and frustrated at City, as you were with England. It is a short career, give Fabian Delph a call before you make up your mind.

    • Reply posted by Half more than Indio, at 18:43 1 Aug 2021

      Half more than Indio replied:
      Short conversation
      "Hi Fabian"
      "Hi Jack, join Man city"

  • Comment posted by cornwall-mart, at 21:43 31 Jul 2021

    The assumption seems to be that villa need the grealish £100m to finance this round of new players. They dont! They have billionaire owners who are very very ambitious.

    • Reply posted by Half more than Indio, at 22:18 31 Jul 2021

      Half more than Indio replied:
      We are veryaware the Villa owners have money cos Villa fans keep banging on about it

      They're aren't as rich as the Coates family though.... and they own stoke city

  • Comment posted by finnharpsman, at 18:16 31 Jul 2021

    Big mistake. This player who has occasional exceptional talent is ridiculously inconsistent.

    • Reply posted by Vox Populi, at 19:01 31 Jul 2021

      Vox Populi replied:
      Unlike your consistently ludicrous comments

  • Comment posted by Whatever, at 17:00 31 Jul 2021

    Wealthier club buying other clubs best players shocker.

    • Reply posted by A_Latif, at 17:12 31 Jul 2021

      A_Latif replied:
      City ain't much wealthier tbh

  • Comment posted by King Eric VII, at 08:59 1 Aug 2021

    Trouble player with an overbearing stepfather. Known for off field and changing room attitude issues.
    Would not touch him with a bargepole.

  • Comment posted by Ribble, at 18:01 31 Jul 2021

    There might be a shock when this deal goes through *and* Grealish signs a new deal. Getting Bailey is a serious sign of intent for AVFC - one that will not go unnoticed by the Grealish camp.

    • Reply posted by Rustynuts, at 18:20 31 Jul 2021

      Rustynuts replied:
      Dream on mate.

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