The deal will include an option for the Italian side to sign the winger permanently for around €22m (£19m, $25.7m).

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.

Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle with Serie A giants Roma for the sale of winger Leon Bailey (The Athletic).The Villains agreed a deal worth up to £21.6 million after days of