Unfortunately, Bailey failed to replicate his form last season. As such, he appears to have been deemed surplus to requirements at Villa Park, opening the door for a move to AS Roma. According to Frabrizio Romano, the move is nearing completion, with Roma agreeing to pay $2.3 million in a loan fee, with a $25.6 million option to buy.

Reggae Boy Leon Bailey touched down in Italy on Tuesday to complete his season-long loan move from English Premier League team Aston Villa to Itali

The details of an Aston Villa forward's move to a European giant have been revealed by transfer insider Fabrizio Romano

Aston Villa have opened talks with Roma over the sale of forward Leon Bailey, TBR Football understands. As Jacob Ramsey heads to Newcastle for a permanent transfer, Villa also look to be moving on winger Bailey. TBR Football understand Villa want to move Bailey on in order to free up money for new signings late in the transfer window.

The Jamaica international is in talks with Roma over a move to Italy. And Bailey 's agent, Craig Butler, has hinted a move is in the works after comments on social media over the weekend. He posted: "Rome, such a powerful city, such a beautiful city, rich in culture and history.

Bailey will join on an initial loan, with Roma holding an option to buy the Jamaica international for around £19 million. Villa will receive a loan fee of roughly £2.5 million, taking the total potential value of the deal to £22 million.

The Italian newspaper states Roma will pay Villa a loan fee of just over €2 million (£1.7m), with the Serie A outfit having the option to sign Bailey permanently next summer for €23 million (£19.8m). Bailey is set to arrive in Rome on Monday to finalise the deal and complete his move to the Giallorossi.

TBR Football’s Graeme Bailey has reported that Aston Villa have decided to keep Morgan Rogers at the club going into the 2025/26 season. Following the departure of Jacob Ramsey, the club have made