**Reputable football journalist Fabrizio Romano has reported that Aston Villa has reached an agreement in principle with Serie A club AS Roma for the loan transfer of Jamaican international Leon Bailey.**
Bailey’s adopted father and agent, Craig Butler, had confirmed with **The Gleaner** that the player was in negotiations with Roma a few days ago, among other clubs.
The reported deal will see Bailey join the Italian club on a season long loan for a reported fee in the region of €3 million with the addition of a €22 million buy option clause.
The winger is reportedly set to travel today to his new club, with his medical scheduled for Tuesday.
Bailey was omitted from Aston Villa’s 0-0 draw with Newcastle United on the opening day of the Premier League season.
\- Gregory Bryce
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