Relegation-threatened La Liga outfit Girona are reportedly interested in signing 28-year-old Jamaican winger Leon Bailey on loan from Aston Villa this month.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Girona have initiated contact with Aston Villa regarding a move for Leon Bailey. The 28-year-old is not a key player for Aston Villa, and they are unlikely to stand in his way. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can finalise an agreement.
The Jamaican attacker needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. Joining the La Liga club could be ideal for him after a frustrating stint with AS Roma. They need more quality and depth on the flanks. Bailey will add pace and flair to the side.
Girona are currently fighting for survival in La Liga. They need to improve the squad in January if they want to do well during the second half of the season. The Aston Villa misfit could be ideal for them. However, recent reports have also linked Girona with other attackers as well, and Claudio Echeverri
Bailey needs a fresh start
Leon Bailey joined AS Roma on loan in the summer transfer window. He was not able to establish himself as an important player for the Giallorossi, and he has returned to Aston Villa this month. Meanwhile, the West Midlands outfit do not view him as a key part of their plans, and they will look to offload him immediately.
Sending the 28-year-old Jamaican international on loan to Spain would be ideal. They will hope he can impress in La Liga so they can get rid of him permanently in the future. The former Bayer Leverkusen attacker will look to sort out his future quickly and focus on his football.
It will be interesting to see where he ends up. There is no doubt that Leon Bailey is a quality player, and he has shown that previously in Germany. He will look to get back to that level and compete at a high level regularly. A move to Spain could be a golden opportunity for him to revive his career.