Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey is being targeted by Turkish giants Fenerbahce, with Jose Mourinho looking to complete another claret and blue reunion in the Super Lig. Fener have already secured the signings of Diego Carlos in January and Jhon Duran on loan from Al-Nassr this summer. Now, they’re eyeing Bailey as part of Mourinho’s rebuild in Istanbul.
00:00As in the Villa Winger, Leon Bailey is being targeted by Turkish giants Fenerbahce with Jose Mourinho looking to complete another Claritin Blue reunion in the Super League.
00:12Fener have already secured the signings of Diego Carlos in January and John Duran on loan from Almasur this summer.
00:19Now they're eyeing Bailey as part of Mourinho's rebuild in Istanbul.
00:22Fenerbahce also made an attempt to lure Marco Ascensio to Turkey, a former Villa Loni who is set to leave European champions PSG.
00:32However, the Spaniard is reportedly keen on remaining in one of Europe's top five leagues, with interests from Serie A and La Liga believed to be more appealing.
00:41Bailey, meanwhile, has endured a mixed spell since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021, but he finally found consistency during the 23-24 campaign, contributing 28 goals and assists in 52 games.
00:55That form earned the Jamaican a new contract in February, keeping him at Villa Park until 2027.
01:01With three years left on his deal, Villa are in a strong negotiating position and reportedly value the 27-year-old around £30 million.
01:08Meanwhile, Villa have agreed a €5 million deal to sign 19-year-old Muda Keber Cisse from LASK.
01:16He will return to the Austrian loan club for the upcoming season.
01:20Cisse is the latest of a series of young Villa defenders that they've added, following Yimeo Mosquera and Yassin Oskan.
01:29Under Monchi's guidance, Villa continue to prioritise data-driven and low-cost international signings.
01:35Academy graduate Sil Swicklitz is also set to head out on loan to a Ligue 1 side, with an announcement expected soon.
01:45While Villa continue to invest in experienced first-team contributors, their parallel focus on youth development measures a sustainable future.
01:53The goal is to create a deep and adaptable squad, one capable of competing at the highest level, while remaining compliant with financial regulations.
02:01With Monchi at the helm and Emery overseeing player progression, Villa are quietly building a modern football structure designed to deliver both stability and long-term success.
