Roma are in talks to sign Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey, with the Jamaican international available to leave this summer, according to David Ornstein.
It's been a relatively quiet summer transfer window for the Villans, with Evann Guessand their only senior addition so far. GIVEMESPORT's senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano has recently reported that young midfielder Jacob Ramsey could be heading for the exit door, with Newcastle United closing in on securing his signature.
Villa's financial problems have been well-documented in recent months, so it might be a case of Unai Emery's side waiting for some potential sales before investing more in their playing squad. Although Villa haven't lost a host of key players from last season, they did have Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford on loan in the 2024/2025 campaign, with both players returning to their respective clubs in the summer.
David Ornstein: Roma in Talks to Sign Aston Villa's Bailey
Leon Bailey in action for Aston Villa
Reporting for The Athletic, Ornstein has confirmed that Roma are in talks with Aston Villa over the potential signing of Bailey, who will be allowed to leave the Midlands club this summer.
Bailey, who earns £120,000-a-week at Villa Park, only signed a new contract in February 2024, with his current deal set to expire in 2027.