The wings at Old Trafford are thinning.
With Antony and Marcus Rashford both sent on loan—one to Betis, the other to Villa—Manchester United are rethinking their wide options.
Alejandro Garnacho’s future also hangs in the balance, with whispers that his time in Manchester may soon end permanently.
Which is why eyes have turned south—to Leon Bailey according to a post on 90min.com.
The Jamaican international is enjoying a renaissance under Unai Emery at Villa Park. Explosive. Direct. Left-footed. He thrives off the right flank, dragging defenders wide before slicing inside with purpose.
United have been tracking him.
A £32 million valuation on Transfermarkt makes Bailey a tempting, affordable option. And at 27, he’s entering his prime. Not a gamble. A proven force.
But timing is the enemy.
United may want him before the deadline, but Villa aren’t biting. They won’t sell this late—not without a replacement lined up. With Durán already off to Saudi Arabia, Emery’s attack can’t afford more holes.
So United wait. And Ruben Amorim—expected to take the reins this summer—waits too.
He reportedly likes Bailey’s profile: drops deep, carries the ball, draws fouls. But United’s lack of goals from the flanks this season might force the next manager to choose firepower over flair.
Bailey brings creativity.
But does he bring enough goals?
Still, this interest speaks volumes. United are no longer chasing galácticos—they’re chasing balance. And Bailey, with his Premier League seasoning and tactical flexibility, fits that bill.
Come summer, if the price stays right and the door opens, Manchester may call again.