Leon Bailey (out on loan to AS Roma)

[lovejoy]

Yes and it’s a problem when a loaner comes back as it’s clear they are out of favour. We’d end up being stitched up as other clubs would know this and lowball future deals.

[PeterWithesShin]

I like him, hopefully it works out for him.

[PaulWinch again]

Likewise.

[cdbearsfan]

I highly suspect we will see him back.

Doubt it. Massive success, they sign him. Not a success, we negotiate another loan, sale or release with someone else this time next season.

Struggle to see a scenario where Roma decide he isn't good enough for them but Unai changes his mind and decides he is good enough for us after all.

[Toronto Villa]

He looks happy to be there

https://x.com/iftvofficial/status/1957800509441487220?s=46

[Ian.]

Me too, he’s been great at times and a pleasure to watch. How can you not like an attacking winger? A joy to watch. It’s  a shame he never consistently hit those highs, but also he fought through some awful injuries as we had no replacement. He was a warrior as well as a magician that champions league qualifying season.

All the best to him.

[Dave]

Time to check if odds are available on a Bailey winner for Roma against us in the Europa League final...

[cdbearsfan]

The thought had crossed my mind. Hopefully Fenerbahce make the Champions League so that's at least one "bound to score" opponent removed.

[PeterWithe]

During his first match against Everton, I thought he was going to be a world beater. He tailed off last year but still an exciting talent but who I don't think really suited the tactically disciplined role that UE wanted him to play

Good luck to the lad

[ozzjim]

He was exceptional in the season we got 4th, especially during the winter months where he almost played up top at times and stretched defences. Him and Diaby were a menace with their pace. The injury killed him end of that season and he never recovered

[eamonn]

I didn't realise that he'll only have a year left on his deal with us next summer so if the £17m approx fee has been pre-agreed, I guess that's why it's not as high as we might have wanted.

[darren woolley]

I like him, hopefully it works out for him.

Me too.

[jwarry]

He was ok but I always sensed Unai wasn’t keen

[LeeB]

He was ok but I always sensed Unai wasn’t keen

I think Unai was keen on the player he could be, not so much the one that appeared last season.

[Flamingo Lane]

I loved watching him, and listening to him speak, the season we finished fourth. He was nothing less than inspirational. I look forward to seeing him play for Roma when their games are shown live on TNT.