Leon Bailey admits that he would have a hard time saying no to a move to big clubs despite being happy and comfortable at his current club Arsenal or Chelsea The 26-year-old winger has had an impressive season at Villa Park, scoring 12 goals and providing 11 assists in 40 appearances in all competitions. Aston Villa.
His form has helped Aston Villa make a surprising push for a top-four spot and reach the later stages of the Europa Conference League
Villa is facing French side Lille in the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League. Unai Emery’s side Bailey is settled in Birmingham and is really focused on performing well for Aston Villa but acknowledges the temptation of moving to a 'big six' club would be hard to resist. and ‘You have big teams in England, they call themselves the big six,’ the Jamaica international said on theLet’s Be Honest podcast
. ‘The Arsenal's and the Chelsea's.
‘It has always been my dream to play in the Premier League and I am right now. Who wouldn’t want to go to a massive team? Especially coming out of Jamaica, do you know how big that is for the country? Especially being who I am as well. ‘It would shine more light and that has been my focus whenever overseas. It is to use my platform to be able to shine light on the country and the young talents. It’s difficult for us Jamaicans to even dream about making it to Europe.‘I don’t know how to answer that question but I’d just have to see in the moment. I’ve really been enjoying my football and I’m really focused on Aston Villa, having one of the best seasons of my career.
‘You never know in football but I’m comfortable and happy where I’m at. I just focus on one thing at a time.’
Even though Chelsea is part of the traditional 'big six', they have recently fallen down the pecking order and currently sit at 11th in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are at the top of the table on goal difference but will have to compete against Liverpool and Manchester City to secure their first title in 20 years.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, are still fourth despite only getting one point from their last two games before the international break. They will continue their quest for Champions League football on March 30 against rivals Wolves.
‘Who wouldn’t want to go to a massive team?’
The Blues are the same amount of points above bottom-placed Sheffield United than they are below Arsenal at the top of the table.
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are top on goal difference but will have to see off Liverpool and Manchester City during the run-in to clinch their first title in 20 years.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, remain fourth despite picking up just one point from their last two games before the international break. They resume their bid for Champions League football on March 30 against rivals Wolves.
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