Tottenham have initiated discussions with Aston Villa about acquiring Leon Bailey in their efforts to strengthen their attack before the January transfer window concludes. The North London club's interest arises as they face a shortage of forwards, with players such as Dominic Solanke, Wilson Odobert, James Maddison, Timo Werner, and Brennan Johnson unavailable for their match against Brentford. They regard Bailey as a viable candidate to fill this gap. Tottenham is also in competition with Manchester United for Bailey's acquisition, as the winger is expected to see reduced playing time at Villa Park due to the recent signings of Donyell Malen and Marcus Rashford, which could facilitate his exit. It has been reported by Fabrizio Romano that both Manchester United and Tottenham have made inquiries about Bailey's status.