According to Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic, Aston Villa want to transfer winger Leon Bailey, with Tanswell reporting that two Saudi clubs, Al-Ittihad and Diriyah Club, are exploring a move. Villa manager Unai Emery confirmed he had been expecting Bailey to leave and that the club's objective is for him to find a good opportunity to continue his career elsewhere. A potential transfer to Hull City earlier in the summer was not completed as personal terms could not be agreed, but a deal is still possible as the Saudi transfer window remains open.