Aston Villa star Leon Bailey explains why he would consider swapping potential Champions League football for mid-table Chelsea

Despite being fourth in the Premier League, Leon Bailey admitted he could be tempted to move to a “bigger” team.

The Jamaican winger only signed a new contract with Aston Villa in February, having been rewarded for a good season in the Midlands.

Bailey has ten goals and ten assists in all competitions and is just five goals away from the best season of his career. Bayer Leverkusen in 2020/21.

It is key for Villa to finish in the top four and secure the Champions League. Unai Emery He will be desperate to keep the 26-year-old, but it may not be that easy.

Talking with him 'Let's be honest', Bailey spoke about how important it is to continue improving and giving exposure to Jamaica and Jamaican football.

When asked if he could see himself joining compatriot Dujuan Richards in ChelseaBailey explained why a move to a team eight places and 17 points below Villa in the table could be tempting.

“There are big teams in England, they call themselves the big six. The Arsenals and the Chelseas,” he said.

“It has always been my dream to play in the Premier League and now I am.

“Who wouldn't want to go to a huge team? Especially coming from Jamaica, do you know how important that is to the country? Especially being who I am too.

“More light would shine and that has been my focus when I am abroad. It is using my platform to shed light on the country and young talents. It is difficult for us Jamaicans to even dream of reaching Europe.

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“I don't know how to answer that question, but I would have to see it in the moment.”

He added: “I have really enjoyed my football and I am very focused on Aston Villa having one of the best seasons of my career.

“In football you never know, but I am comfortable and happy where I am. “I only focus on one thing at a time.”