Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey is expected to leave the Birmingham club before the summer transfer window closes, with Al-Diriyah, Hull City and Sevilla all showing interest in the 29-year-old.
The latest developments have been reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano, who says the three clubs have made enquiries about the conditions of a possible deal. Discussions remain ongoing, with the interested sides seeking further information as they consider whether to pursue a transfer for the Jamaica international.
Aston Villa are understood to prefer a permanent sale for Bailey rather than allowing the situation to continue into the final two years of his contract. The winger is contracted to the Birmingham club until the summer of 2027.
Hull City have already attempted to sign Bailey during the current transfer period, but that approach did not result in an agreement between the clubs. The Championship side remain among the teams monitoring his situation, alongside Al-Diriyah and Sevilla.
No agreement has yet been reached with any of the three clubs. However, their enquiries mean Bailey’s future is now one of the issues to be resolved before the transfer window closes.
Bailey joined Aston Villa in 2021 and has played for the club since then. He is now expected to move on, provided Villa can reach suitable terms with one of the clubs interested in securing his services.
The player’s contract length gives Aston Villa a negotiating position, as Bailey remains under contract until 2027. The club’s preference is nevertheless to sell him this summer, while negotiations with the interested parties continue.
For now, Al-Diriyah, Hull City and Sevilla are the three clubs linked with the winger. Their requests for information represent the current stage of the process, with no completed transfer reported and no indication that a final destination has been decided.