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Everton must remain alert as £26.5 million target dreams of England as club lines up replacement

By Parth Jhaveri

Leverkusen's Jamaican midfielder Leon Bailey celebrates scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match Arminia Bielefeld vs Bayer Leverkusen, in Bielefeld on November 21, 2020. (Photo by Ina Fassbender / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)
Leverkusen's Jamaican midfielder Leon Bailey celebrates scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match Arminia Bielefeld vs Bayer Leverkusen, in Bielefeld on November 21, 2020. (Photo by Ina Fassbender / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Everton have been put on alert as Leon Bailey dreams of a Premier League move and Bayer Leverkusen are eyeing a replacement.

Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey has been on the wish list of a number of Premier League clubs including Everton. The Toffees were strongly linked to the Jamaican in the summer but no move materialized due to Leverkusen’s excessive transfer demands. Apart from Everton, London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur also remain interested.

Bailey has been one of the hottest properties in Europe. At just 23, he is one of the most feared wingers in Germany and is touted to become a world class attacker with correct counsel and environment. Bailey has quickly become one of the most important pieces in the Leverkusen jigsaw. The 23 year old posted some amazing numbers in 2018-19 season but his performances took a dip last season due to injury issues.

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Yet, there was no reduction in teams taking an interest. Recently, Bailey changed his agent and is now a client of Unique Sports Management who have deep roots in England and also manage the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Callum Wilson, Reece James and other professional footballers at English clubs.

According to Sport Bild, Bayer Leverkusen are anticipating a summer exit for Bailey as the Jamaican dreams of moving to England. His displays have hit a new high once again as he has 9 goals and 7 assists 21 games for the Eternal Bridesmaids.

Leverkusen want to be ready in case there’s an exit and are lining up a replacement in the name of Kamaldeen Sulemana. The 18 year old winger has emerged as a gunning youngster with loads of potential as he continues to impress with Nordsjaelland. Leverkusen will be following a similar skeleton. They identified Bailey at a young age, signing him from KRC Genk. His unknown talents blossomed exceptionally well as the German club now prepares for separation. Sulemana could be on the same path in a few years’ time.

Everton must remain alert in Leon Bailey chase

Everton do need some reinforcements at wings. Considering James Rodriguez as a No.10, the Toffees only have Richarlison and Alex Iwobi as dependable options. Anthony Gordon is still carving a way out for himself as he continues to prosper under Ancelotti and develop from a budding youngster to someone whom Everton can trust in every game. An air of uncertainty revolves around Bernard’s future leaving the Toffees scarce in the wing department.

An explosive attacker like Bailey will be a huge coup for the Toffees as the club prepares to further strengthen the roster in order to achieve the dream of Europe. A transfer in summer to an English club is most likely but which Top Flight club wins the race for Bailey remains to be seen.

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