Besiktas enquire about Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey | OneFootball

Besiktas have enquired about the possibility of signing Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey this summer.

After netting 14 goals and assists apiece in a productive 2023/24 campaign, the Jamaican star failed to reach the same heights last season.

The 27-year-old’s form took a nose dive, marked by a barren run for larger spells. He scored one goal in 24 games in the Premier League.

The impending arrival of Evann Guessand at Villa Park has further fuelled exit speculation.

Villa are open to cashing in on the former Bayer Leverkusen star as manager Unai Emery no longer considers him in his plans.

Emery deployed Morgan Rogers as a right winger on several occasions last season when Bailey was going through a rough patch.

Saudi Pro League clubs have been linked with Bailey, and Besiktas are the latest club to show interest.

Besiktas have already signed Tammy Abraham, Orkun Kokcu and Joao Mario this summer.

Bailey is viewed as the final piece to complete their attack and help them compete for silverware.

Villa are pushing to sell players to comply with financial rules. Bailey is touted as the likely candidate to leave Villa Park. He is valued at around £25 million.

Ollie Watkins, Pau Torres and Rogers have also attracted interest from top clubs.