Celta Vigo is rejected by a Premier League star

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23/08/26 15:00:00

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Leon Bailey has closed one of the paths studied in this Celta de Vigo's transfer market to reinforce its wings. The Jamaican international has rejected the possibility of moving to Spain because his priority is to continue competing in England.

The decision also affects Trabzonspor, which had shown interest in incorporating him. The forward does not consider leaving the Premier League again after an unsatisfactory experience in Italy, and Hull City appears as the best-placed candidate for his signing.

Leon Bailey rejects Celta de Vigo's proposal

The Galician club was looking for a market opportunity to add speed, dribbling, and the ability to play on both sides. Leon Bailey, a left-footed player but used to starting from the right, met the conditions requested by Claudio Giráldez to enhance the offensive imbalance.

Celta analyzed his situation after learning that he is not in the main plans of Aston Villa. However, the player's desire to stay in the English championship prevented progress towards a formal negotiation.

About to turn 29 years old, Bailey has been part of the Birmingham team since 2021. The English club disbursed approximately 32 million euros to sign him from Bayer Leverkusen, where he stood out for his power and ability to attack spaces.

His best season in England was 2023/24. The Jamaican scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in the Premier League, becoming an important piece of Unai Emery's team during the Champions League qualification.

Aston Villa seeks an exit for the Jamaican winger

Leon Bailey's performance lost continuity in subsequent seasons, especially due to his physical issues. Last summer, he was loaned to Roma with a purchase option, but his Italian stint was conditioned by injuries and ended earlier than planned.

In January, he returned to Aston Villa after playing only 11 matches, contributing with two assists and no goals. He was then part of the squad that won the Europa League, although he did not participate in the final.

Celta continues its search in LaLiga

The failed attempt confirms the profile tracked from A Sede. The goal is to find a fast, vertical wing specialist capable of producing goals or assists, similar to the characteristics of Bryan Zaragoza.

Among the alternatives is Couhaib Driouech, the Dutch winger from PSV. The 24-year-old attacker ended the last season with nine goals and eight assists in 40 matches, although Eindhoven prefers a transfer, and Celta is considering a loan.

The sports management will have to adjust its search to the club's economic possibilities and the appeal of competing in LaLiga. The priority remains to add depth on the wings without jeopardizing salary balance or making a disproportionate outlay.

Damián Rodríguez is close to being loaned to Portuguese side Alverca. The 23-year-old midfielder, linked to the Vigo team until 2028, needs playing time after Racing Santander decided not to include him following their promotion.

Leon Bailey's rejection forces the activation of other names, but it does not change the roadmap. Celta will continue to seek a differential winger who provides immediate breakthrough and increases Giráldez's offensive options for the upcoming season.

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