Roma have confirmed the signing of Leon Bailey on loan with an option to buy from Aston Villa.Jamaica international Bailey has joined Roma on an initial loan deal from Aston Villa, the Serie A side

Aston Villa are in talks over the signing, which could spark a transfer merry-go-round involving Alexander Isak.

Aston Villa have not been very active in this summer’s transfer window so far, but now the club have started preparing for a big move. According to a report by Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg,

Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio have left Villa after their loan spells and there are doubts over Morgan Rogers’ fitness following a knock in pre-season. That could mean a completely fresh attack for the Premier League opening fixture against Newcastle on Saturday behind Ollie Watkins.

Aston Villa have held talks to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who is on the verge of leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.

Aston Villa are exploring their attacking options with growing intent, and reports suggest they have turned their attention towards Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson. According to respected journalist Florian Plettenberg,

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There is one caveat. The Athletic has confirmed with UEFA that, just like for the squad cost rule, the governing body allows clubs to include one-third of transfer profits for the transfer balance calculation.