Leon Bailey has been linked with a move from Aston Villa on deadline day, but the West Midlands club have blocked his exit.
Manchester United and Tottenham were linked with a move for 27-year-old Jamaican winger Leon Bailey, but the latest decision from Aston Villa will become a major blow for the English clubs.
As per Sky Sports, the two Premier League bigwigs were hoping to add more quality to the attacking unit, and Bailey would have been a quality acquisition for them. The former Bayer Leverkusen forward has proven his quality in the Premier League since his move to Aston Villa, and he could’ve been a superb option for the two clubs.
Manchester United have sanctioned the departures of Marcus Rashford and Antony in the winter transfer window. They need more quality in the wide areas, and the 27-year-old would have added pace and flair to the side. Leon Bailey is versatile enough to operate on both flanks, and he would have been a useful player as well.
The opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in the world will be quite attractive for the player, and a move to Manchester United would have been hard to turn down for the player. However, the 27-year-old has a contract with the West Midlands club and he will have to accept the decision of the club.
Tottenham could have used Leon Bailey
Tottenham need more quality on the flanks as well and had their sights set on Bailey. The 27-year-old could have helped him improve going forward, and he would have added some much-needed cutting-edge and unpredictability to their attack. Spurs have endured a disappointing season so far, and they need to improve the squad to finish the season strongly.
Securing UEFA Champions League qualification for the next season seems like a distant dream for both Manchester United and Tottenham, and it will be interesting to see if they can bounce back strongly and secure European qualification for the next season.
They will need the right additions to get their season back on track. Signing a dynamic attacker who is capable of operating in multiple attacking roles should be a top priority for the two clubs before the transfer window slams shut later today.
