Aston Villa Expect Leon Bailey to Leave Before Transfer Deadline

Overview

• Manager Unai Emery said on Friday that Villa are expecting Bailey to depart before the summer window closes and the club is actively seeking an exit for the winger.
• Spanish side Sevilla and Saudi club Al Diriyah are reported to be the leading suitors in late negotiations while earlier interest from Hull has cooled.
• Villa have reportedly lowered their asking price to about €9m–€10m and are discussing loan arrangements that could include a one‑year contract extension to protect the club’s value.
• Bailey’s high weekly wages, reported at roughly £120,000, remain the main hurdle for potential buyers and Villa’s signing of Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG has pushed Bailey out of Emery’s plans.
• The move reflects damage limitation after Bailey’s form and fitness declined following a limited loan at AS Roma and with his contract running toward 2027 Villa face the risk of losing him for free next summer.