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Bender advises Bailey to ignore Chelsea & Man Utd links

Sven Bender has urged Leon Bailey to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, amid repeated links with the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.

Bailey has exploded this season, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 24 Bundeslliga appearances.

The Jamaica Under-23 international has subsequently been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League, but said in February that he would be comfortable making United and Chelsea wait as he looks to make his name in Germany.

And defensive midfielder Bender, who is an awe at the speed of the 20-year-old winger, believes he is right to remain at Leverkusen for the foreseeable future.