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DONE DEAL? Aston Villa have Bailey bid accepted by Bayer Leverkusen

Aston Villa have agreed a deal for Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, subject to a medical and finalising personal terms.

Villa have confirmed an agreement today.

The 23-year-old Jamaica international has scored 28 goals in 119 Bundesliga appearances for Leverkusen.

Bailey would become Villa's third signing of the summer after the arrival of Emiliano Buendia from Norwich City and Ashley Young from Inter Milan.

Villa captain Jack Grealish is a £100m target for Manchester City.

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