According to Corriere Dello SportAston Villa Winger Leon Bailey is nearing completion of the season’s loan move as Roma, and the club is currently negotiating the final details of the deal, including options for the Serie A. Side to make it permanent next summer. The initial loan fee is expected to be 2 million euros, and is expected to reach 22 million euros from the permanent transfer in 2026.
Regardless of these final details, the deal is considered to have actually been made by all parties, and Bailey is currently planning to receive medical care to travel to Rome before joining the ranks of Giampierogas Perini. Rome decided to move to Jamaica International, 28, after Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho refused their approach.
Bailey joined the villa from Bayer Leberkusen four years ago. Since then, he has made a total of 144 appearances for the Birmingham Club, scoring 22 goals and producing 24 assists. He remains in his contract at Villa Park for two years.