Coventry City youngster Tom Bayliss could be the subject of eleventh hour interest from the Premier League, according to reliable journalist Pete O’Rourke.
Coventry City could face a late fight to keep midfielder Tom Bayliss, as Premier League clubs are reportedly lining up a late swoop for the youngster, journalist Pete O’Rourke reports.
Several Premier League clubs lining up beat-the-deadline moves for highly-rated Coventry City midfielder Tom Bayliss. #CoventryCity #SkyBlues #DeadlineDay @SportingLifeFC https://t.co/Fz0Z5fILt5
— Pete O'Rourke (@SportsPeteO) August 9, 2018
The 19-year-old broke into the Coventry City first team last season, as manager Mark Robins guided the Sky Blues to promotion to League One. The youngster made 32 appearances last season, scoring six and assisting four in an impressive debut campaign.
The Leicester-born midfielder made his international debut in the summer too, representing England U19s in the UEFA European Championships, making two appearances for the Young Lions.
Derby County made a bid for Bayliss on January Deadline Day, only to have an offer knocked back. However, City are set to face more significant interest for their new prodigy, with Premier League clubs lurking.
Back in July, when speculation regarding Bayliss’ future was in full circulation, he told Coventry Live:
“I have been offered a new deal and we’re in negotiations with the club.
“I want to challenge myself at a higher level and I don’t see why I shouldn’t test myself in League One and have another good season with Coventry, and hopefully get promoted again.”
Coventry City will fight tooth and nail to keep Bayliss, as Robins sees him as a valuable part of the squad, and is obviously an exciting talent for the future.
