Craig Butler fires Leon Bailey warning after Aston Villa star makes announcement

Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey has launched his clothing brand.

'The LB Brand' releases its first pieces on Monday with the items of clothing available for pre-order only and on a limited release with no restocks.

Bailey, well into his fashion, has been promoting the brand on his Instagram account and has formally revealed his brand after building up to the announcement made on Wednesday night.

The £30 million Villa summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen is back in training having last played on the first day of December.

He has been out with a thigh injury, his second absence of the campaign after suffering a groin injury that kept him out for three games earlier this season.

Craig Butler, Bailey's stepfather and his agent, fired a warning after the announcement in response to comments on the Instagram post launching the player's brand.

"Leon is back in training and focussed, watch what's going to happen," he said.

Bailey has shown glimpses of his talent when he has played for Villa and his breakout game came against Everton back in September when he scored and contributed to an own goal in a 3-0 win.

Villa boss Steven Gerrard is looking forward to having Bailey back available with the 24 year-old joining the returning Bertrand Traore in returning to fitness.

"We’ve now got Leon back in full training," Gerrard said.

“Bertrand is on his way back, so to get those two back in the squad will be a big help, like two new signings."

Bailey has made nine appearances this season, scoring one goal and registering two assists.

He could be in the matchday squad for the trip to Newcastle United on Sunday or, failing that, the game against Watford at Villa Park on Saturday week.