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Genk coach Stuivenberg confirms Bailey withdrawn as Bayer Leverkusen, Everton circle

RacingGenk coach Albert Stuivenberg has confirmed Leon Bailey will not be in his squad for tonight's clash with KV Kortrijk.

The 19 year-old has been withdrawn as he prepares to be sold. The Jamaican has been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea and Everton.

However, Bayer Leverkusen are now regarded as favourites for his signature

Ex-United coach Stuivenberg admitted: "We have had a talk and the outcome of it is that he is not selected.

"The further content of the conversation, we keep among us. That is so agreed. For now, the non-selection is just for this match. For the rest we will see. Just today he has trained."

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