Aston Villa agree deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Leon Bailey
Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Jamaica winger Leon Bailey.
Villa announced on Saturday that a move had been put in place for the 23-year-old Bayer Leverkusen man, subject to a medical and personal terms being agreed.
Bailey has spent four seasons with Leverkusen, making over 100 appearances after his move from Genk.
He earned a place in the Bundesliga team of the season in 2018 and will head to Villa Park with 10 caps for his country to his name.
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