At the request of Gian Piero Gasperini, AS Roma activates at the end of this transfer window to strengthen its offensive sector. After refusing Inter Milan's approach to Manu Koné, La Louve accelerated on the Leon Bailey file, Aston Villa striker born in 1997. According to La Gazzetta dello Sportan agreement between the two clubs is almost finalized for a paid loan of slightly more than 2 million euros, with a purchase option set at 23 million.
The 28-year-old was not summoned for the shock against Newcastle (0-0), his coach Unai Emery confirming that he was on the start. Bailey is expected on Monday in Rome, his agents being already on site to finalize the operation. He will become the first Jamaican player in the history of the Giallorossi. Passed by Bayer Leverkusen, where he distinguished himself in the Bundesliga, then by Aston Villa, where he made a remarkable 2023-2024 season (14 goals and 14 assists), Bailey is now looking to get more playing time, after losing his status as a holder in Birmingham.
