Aston Villa enjoyed an exciting 2024/25 campaign, which saw them finish sixth in the Premier League and narrowly lose 5-4 on aggregate to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. It’s been a challenging summer for Unai Emery with Aston Villa severely hampered in the transfer window by the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules. The club have completed the signing of Evann Guessand. Despite the new arrival, Leon Bailey, described as a “continual threat,” is nearing the Aston Villa exit doors, according to Sacha Tavolieri.
Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey Nearing Exit Amid Impending Transfer Talks
Villa Impacted by Profit and Sustainability Rules
Leon Bailey’s representatives are expected in Italy on August 14 to negotiate with Serie A club AS Roma. The meeting will be conducted with the hope of agreeing on personal terms. This is a deal that’s progressing, and with Villa needing sales to bring in players due to the PSR situation, this seems a deal likely to happen.
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Unai Emery has done a great job at Villa Park, and despite the lack of new arrivals and potential departures, as long as the Spaniard remains in charge, Villa Park has the right man steering the ship.
Leon Bailey Qualities
Not qualifying for the coming Champions League campaign will have hurt Villa, and this will seemingly lead to players leaving, with Bailey nearing the exit doors. The mercurial Jamaican international is a versatile forward who possesses explosive pace and dribbling ability.
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When he’s focused, Bailey is a huge problem for any opposition. He is capable of taking on defenders at pace, and his excellent vision ensures he can assist his teammates. The 2023/24 season saw the Jamaican score 14 goals in all competitions and provide 14 assists for his teammates. Should Bailey complete his move to AS Roma, he will bring a versatile threat to their attack, which should complement their recent signing of Evan Ferguson from Brighton & Hove Albion.
