Leon Bailey to remain at Bayer Leverkusen until 2019?

Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly decided to reject all bids for Leon Bailey until the summer of 2019.

Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have been frequently linked with the winger, who has quickly become a key member at the Bundesliga side.

Reports had suggested that Leverkusen would demand a fee of £97m if any approaches were made ahead of the next campaign, but it appears that the club's stance has changed.

According to Bild, Leverkusen intend to keep the Jamaican for at least another 18 months, rather than cashing in on the 20-year-old.

Bailey - who still has four-and-a-half years remaining on his contract - has contributed eight goals and five assists in 18 league outings this season.

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