Sevilla engages Aston Villa for potential Leon Bailey transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Sevilla has contacted Aston Villa regarding the potential signing of winger Leon Bailey. According to sources, Bailey is anticipated to leave Villa Park before the end of the transfer window, as he is considered surplus to requirements after returning early from a loan with AS Roma last season. Several clubs, including Hull City and Al Diriyah, are interested in acquiring the 29-year-old. Negotiations for Bailey's transfer are currently ongoing.
- •Sevilla has initiated discussions with Aston Villa about Leon Bailey.
- •Bailey is expected to leave Villa Park by the transfer window's close.
- •He has been deemed surplus to requirements at Aston Villa.
- •Interest in Bailey includes clubs from Europe and beyond.
- •Negotiations are reportedly active for the winger's potential transfer.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Sevilla make contact over deal for Aston Villa star
"The board at La Liga outfit Sevilla have touched base with their counterparts at Premier League club Aston Villa, to gather information on the potential signing of Leon Bailey.That’s according to ma...
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