Overview

• Unai Emery confirmed Bailey was left out of Villa’s opening-day squad after being granted permission to negotiate with AS Roma.
• Bailey’s representatives have already travelled to Italy and he is expected to join them in Rome imminently to finalise personal terms.
• Reports vary on the deal’s terms but suggest an initial loan fee of €2 million–€4 million with an option or obligation to buy set between €16 million and €23 million.
• Sporting director Monchi is reportedly leading talks with AS Roma as Villa prepares to sanction departures alongside wider summer reshaping.
• The 28-year-old Jamaican, who has two years remaining on his contract, has scored 22 goals and provided 24 assists across 144 appearances since joining in 2021.