Manchester United transfer news: Leon Bailey admits he dreams of playing in the Premier League as Jose Mourinho eyes £20million swoop for teen star
Genk's highly-rated winger opens up about Old Trafford interest - but warns he does not want to make up the numbers
MANCHESTER UNITED target Leon Bailey says he would only move to Old Trafford if he is guaranteed regular first team football.
Teenage winger Bailey has been watched by United scouts this season after making a major impact with Belgian side Genk.
The 19-year-old has scored six goals in 18 league games and also caught the eye in Europa League action with a string if impressive displays.
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United boss Jose Mourinho has been quick to make his interest known, and Bailey admits he would love the opportunity to play in the Premier League.
But the £20million-rated Jamaican youngster says continuing to develop his game by playing regularly is more important than a lucrative move abroad to kick his heels as a squad player.
In an interview with , Bailey said: “I’ve always dreamt of the Premier League but if, let’s say, Manchester United can’t guarantee me minutes, I will stay at Genk.
“The important thing is that in the near future there are a lot of games to come.
“This is essential for me because I have to take more steps. I’ve already made a lot of progress.
“When I go, where I go? That is a matter for my management. From the moment there is something concrete, we’ll sit down at the table.”
United are not the only club on the continent who have been alerted to Bailey this season, with Paris Saint-Germain and Ajax also tracking him.