Aston Villa have had a bid of €30million (£25.7m) rejected for Palmeiras forward Allan, according to Brazilian insider Andre Hernan. The club confirmed to Villa that they were appreciative of the offer, but the Brazilian side have determined that Allan is not for sale at this time.
Villa have been active in the transfer market this summer, most recently signing playmaker Johan Manzambi and reportedly landing Alejandro Garnacho. They previously generated significant funds through the sale of Morgan Rogers for £117million, and have been seeking to add further attacking options.
Allan has been a regular contributor for Palmeiras, though specific recent form was not detailed in reports. The 26-year-old winger has established himself as a key player in the Brazilian league, making a move to Europe a logical next step in his career.
The rejection of Villa’s bid may prompt the club to explore alternative targets in their search for attacking reinforcements. Simultaneously, speculation surrounding the future of Leon Bailey at Villa Park has increased. Villa fan and podcaster Ty Bracey suggests that the pursuit of a new winger indicates Bailey may be nearing an exit.
TEAMtalk reported on July 20 that Hull City have made an approach for Bailey, with the player informed he is free to leave. Hull are currently proposing a loan deal, while Aston Villa are reportedly seeking a permanent sale for around £12-20million. Alan Nixon has indicated that Hull are still holding a spot for Bailey in their squad, though the Jamaican international has also been offered to other European clubs. A resolution to Bailey’s situation could depend on whether Villa can secure a suitable fee from Hull or another interested party.
