Sevilla FC is actively negotiating potential loan agreements for Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey and West Ham United midfielder Soungoutou Magassa as the club scrambles to restructure its squad before the transfer window closes, according to reports from Spanish and French outlets. The frantic moves arrive on the heels of a public outburst from manager Luis García Plaza, who criticized the club’s financial constraints following the departure of Joaquín Martínez ‘Oso’.
Loan Negotiations Intensify for Bailey and Magassa
Sevilla is working against the clock under sporting director José Ignacio Navarro to secure reinforcements across multiple positions. According to Futeros, negotiations are underway for Leon Bailey, though completing a deal for the Jamaican attacker requires a specific arrangement. English media reports indicate that Aston Villa manager Unai Emery would be willing to sanction a loan if Bailey first agrees to a one-year extension on his current contract, which expires on June 30, 2027. Bailey spent last season on loan at AS Roma, and while clubs like Al-Diriyah and Hull City have drawn links, Sevilla represents a high-profile landing spot if the terms align.
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Concurrently, Sevilla has opened talks regarding French-Malian midfielder Soungoutou Magassa. Reporting from Footmercato indicates that Sevilla and Bologna have both submitted loan offers containing an obligation to buy for the 22-year-old West Ham pivote. Standing at 1.90 meters tall, Magassa joined West Ham last summer from AS Monaco for a reported multi-million-euro fee. However, after logging limited playing time across 26 appearances in all competitions last term, the versatile youngster—who can also operate at center-back—is exploring an exit to secure regular playing time.
Setbacks in Attack and Managerial Frustration
The squad overhaul comes in response to turbulent departures and stark financial limitations. After pursuing Peter Ratkov of SS Lazio—a target heavily chased by Toulouse and Levante—Sevilla shifted focus to young Danish forward Conrad Harder from RB Leipzig. Although a deal appeared imminent, French journalist Santi Aouna reported that Harder ultimately finalized a loan switch to Racing de Estrasburgo, traveling alongside the departing Oso.
The exits prompted severe frustration from manager Luis García Plaza following a defeat against Atlético de Madrid. In a candid post-match assessment cited by Futeros, García Plaza expressed shock over the sale of Oso and lamented that the club’s tight salary margin leaves little room to acquire a replacement of equivalent quality. With Ruben Vargas’s future also uncertain, Navarro faces a demanding final stretch of the transfer window to deliver a center-forward, a defensive midfielder, and one or two wingers.
What Comes Next
Sevilla must finalize its remaining targets before the transfer deadline shuts down window activity.
