February 2nd 2025.
Manchester United is currently considering the possibility of acquiring Leon Bailey from Aston Villa. With the January transfer window quickly approaching, United is in search of a new attacker to add to their team. This is due to the impending loan move of Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa, with the forward's salary being partially covered by the club.
It has been reported that Rashford's loan move could potentially become permanent in the summer window for a fee of £40 million. In light of this, United has already begun their search for a suitable replacement and have shown interest in Bayern Munich winger, Mathys Tel. However, recent discussions within the club have also included Bailey as a potential option for a loan move, should he become available from Villa.
Bailey, who joined Villa last season in a £25 million deal from Bayer Leverkusen, was a standout performer for the club with 10 goals and nine assists in the Premier League. However, his form has dipped this season with only one goal and two assists so far. This has led to Villa manager Unai Emery expressing the need for three new players before the end of the transfer window, as they look to replace Diego Carlos, Emi Buendia, and Jhon Duran.
In an effort to strengthen their team, Villa has already secured the loan signing of Marco Asensio from Paris Saint-Germain until the end of the season. Meanwhile, Rashford is expected to undergo a medical examination on Sunday ahead of his loan move to Villa. With the transfer deadline looming, both clubs are working tirelessly to ensure a smooth and successful transition for all parties involved.
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