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Leon Bailey’s agent, Craig Butler, has revealed that the Aston Villa winger is in talks with several clubs over a summer transfer. A move to Hull City was described as “off” by their manager, Sergej Jakirovic, earlier this week, though Butler has intimated that the deal is not completely off the table just yet. Villa want to offload Bailey permanently this summer after his loan spell at AS Roma was cut short halfway through last season. The 29-year-old then remained at Villa at the end of the winter transfer window to provide depth for Unai Emery’s side as the club successfully navigated their league and European commitments, finishing in the top four and winning the Europa League. Now that Bailey’s career at Villa appears to be coming to an end, the main question remains: which club will he transfer to? After being in protracted talks with Hull for weeks, Jakirovic spoke out about the situation to BBC Radio Humberside on Tuesday. “If I need to beg somebody to join us, to play for Hull City in the Premier League, then it is better to stay and don’t come,” he said. “Because if you don’t feel this club, that you can help us and sacrifice for the team - not just Leon Bailey but in general - then it is better to stay in your club and we will try and find somebody else.” In response to those comments, Bailey’s representative, Butler, told Jamaica Observer: “We’re in the middle of negotiations with several clubs, and we’re looking at our options. “Hull is a very good club and are very interested, but we have details that have to be worked out.” How much is Bailey worth? Tell us here Official premium experiences at Villa Park are available now for the 26/27 Premier League season. Make it easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable.