Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a dramatic late transfer swoop for Aston Villa’s explosive forward Leon Bailey, according to The Athletic.
With just two days left before the transfer window closes, Man United are scrambling to fine-tune their squad in preparation for the crucial business end of the season.
United are on the lookout for a fresh attacking option, especially with Marcus Rashford on the brink of a move to Villa.
Bayern Munich’s highly-rated starlet Mathys Tel and Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku have emerged as tantalising alternatives for the Red Devils in their search for attacking reinforcements.
Manager Ruben Amorim is eager to add some much-needed pace to his attacking options.
Antony has already bid farewell to Old Trafford, completing a loan move to La Liga club Real Betis for the remainder of the season.
Bailey’s time at Villa has been a rollercoaster, having joined from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021 with high expectations.
He has failed to hit the heights many people had hoped for, but United seem ready to take a bet on the Jamaican international.
Bailey has built a reputation for his dazzling dribbling skills and uncanny ability to breeze past defenders.
With his blistering pace, Bailey could be the spark United need to exploit spaces during transitions.
However, Bailey has struggled for form this season, bagging a solitary goal and two assists in 20 Premier League outings.
He featured as a second-half substitute in Villa’s 2-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
By contrast, Tel is a more viable option for United. However, the 19-year-old may not be ready to handle the high expectations that come with being a United player.
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