Tottenham and Man Utd reportedly both want Leon Bailey from Aston Villa (Image: Getty)
could reportedly hijack efforts to sign Leon Bailey on transfer deadline day. The Aston Villa winger is understood to have been identified by both clubs as an addition in forward areas.
United are eager to sign an attacking player. departure further up the pitch. With much of his reported £315,000 salary off the wage bill, the Red Devils also have some financial wiggle room.
According to , Bailey was one of a number of players United were considering signing. Mathys Tel was another, but Bayern Munich are thought to have turned down two loan bids from Old Trafford. Christopher Nkunku is also admired but a deal with seems unlikely.
That could leave United chasing a deal for Bailey, with dialogue between Old Trafford chiefs and Villa only just ending over Rashford. Those relationships could be revived to strike an agreement for the Jamaica international.
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However, reports that Spurs are now in the picture. The north Londoners are said to have called Villa to enquire about Bailey’s availability ahead of transfer deadline day.
’s squad requires further surgery despite two new signings and a vastly improved performance in their 2-0 win over Brentford yesterday (Sunday). Defender Kevin Danso and goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky have arrived but Spurs are widely understood to want more additions.
Postecoglou could hijack United’s move for Bailey and leave Amorim without a new forward for the second half of the season.
The Red Devils boss, who oversaw a 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace yesterday, insists the club are trying to make signings. Wing-back Patrick Dorgu and teenage centre-back Ayden Heaven were introduced to fans at half-time of their defeat.
Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim is desperate for new signings (Image: Getty)
“We are trying everything to improve the team without making the mistakes of the past and also trying to balance the urgency of the moment,” said Amorim afterwards.
“We know all of the aspects of our club in the moment but we are trying everything. This market is really hard on clubs to make some deals.
“I want to improve the team so badly. I know what the team needs. Sometimes it’s possible, sometimes it’s not. When the window closes we will see the players that we have.”