Fenerbahce commence talks with Aston Villa to sign Leon Bailey | OneFootball

Fenerbahce have kicked off talks with Aston Villa to sign Leon Bailey, according to Foot Mercato.

Having recently said goodbye to Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic, last season’s Super Lig runners-up are in the market for attacking reinforcement.

Aston Villa are currently open to offers for Bailey, who has not featured consistently in recent months due to increased competition for a starting berth.

The Jamaican was courted earlier in the transfer window by Saudi Pro League newcomers NEOM SC, who have, however, since signed Said Benrahma to boost their attacking options.

With two years on his Villa contract, Bailey could now be set for a move to Turkey as Fenerbahce plot to snap him up.

Bailey has built a reputation as a dynamic and explosive winger since his move from Bayer Leverkusen to Aston Villa in 2021.

Despite flashes of brilliance during his time in the Premier League, the 27-year-old’s recent season was somewhat subdued, with two goals and four assists in 38 appearances across all competitions, most of which came from the bench.

A switch to Istanbul would offer Bailey more playing minutes and could help revive his career while also igniting Fenerbahce’s title ambitions as Jose Mourinho’s side look to challenge local rivals Galatasaray for domestic glory.

The Yellow Canaries have already completed the acquisition of Jhon Duran from Al-Nassr and are currently working on deals to sign Milan Skriniar and Marco Asensio.

Fenerbahce will kick off preparations for the upcoming campaign with a friendly matchup against Portuguese outfit Portimonense on Friday.