How Leon Bailey could come back to haunt Aston Villa as new exit route opens up
Leon Bailey looks likely to leave Aston Villa before the transfer deadline.
The winger did not feature against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup or the Premier League opener against Brighton.
He was not even named in the squad for either contest, which suggests that he is not in Unai Emery's plans.
An exit is the best outcome for all parties and it seems as though interest is ramping up in his services.
The Villans could secure an exit before the end of the transfer window, as three possible destinations emerge.
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What is the latest on Leon Bailey's potential Aston Villa exit?
While incomings will be the focus for supporters, they will also be keeping an eye on whether Bailey and other fringe players depart.
Fabrizio Romano reported via X on Saturday that the Jamaican is likely to leave the Villans before the end of the transfer window.
He stated that Al Diriyah, Sevilla and Hull City have asked for the conditions for the 29-year-old.
The latter will be of the most interest to supporters in B6, given that it could come back to haunt their team.
Why Hull move could cause problems for Villa
If Bailey was to join the Tigers, he would have the chance to get revenge on Emery's side for letting him go, as they are also in the Premier League.
It likely depends on when he is registered, as the newly-promoted side face the Villans on 5 September at the MKM Stadium, so it may be too long before a reunion happens.
The return fixture is at Villa Park is currently scheduled for 13 March 2027, but that could change with European commitments or for television broadcasting.
Emery's side need to pick up as many points as possible if they are to qualify for the Champions League, and Bailey could hamper that if he joins Sergej Jakirovic's side.
It would be written in the stars that he scores a goal in one of those contests, if that move materialises.