Ajax’s Hopes for Leon Bailey Dashed Following AS Roma Loan

Ajax has definitively ruled out the possibility of signing Leon Bailey, a player many Amsterdam fans viewed as a dream addition. Following his substitute appearance on Sunday, it became clear that Ajax’s chances of acquiring him are now non-existent.

Bailey had spent the past six months on loan at AS Roma, but due to limited playing time, Aston Villa decided to recall the winger to Birmingham this month. Ajax had hoped to take advantage of this situation, but their opportunity evaporated over the weekend, leaving the current third-place team in the Eredivisie with limited options.

In the wake of Raúl Moro’s departure, Ajax is actively seeking a new winger. Previous targets, including Yáser Asprilla and Ilias Akhomach, have also been ruled out, and there are growing uncertainties surrounding the potential transfer of Carlos Vicente from Deportivo Alavés, who is reportedly leaning towards a move to Birmingham City.