Overview

• Negotiations focus on a season-long loan that would include an option or obligation to buy Bailey.
• Bailey has been training separately from Villa’s first team since discussions with Roma intensified.
• His agents are meeting club officials in Rome to agree on wages and contract details.
• Aston Villa is open to his departure to reduce its wage bill and adhere to UEFA and Premier League financial regulations.
• Beşiktaş and Saudi Pro League clubs remain linked to Bailey but have not progressed beyond initial interest.