Roma are closing in on Leon Bailey of Aston Villa.The Jamaican winger, along with Jadon Sancho, is the top priority for the capital club who plan on strengthening Gian Piero Gasperini’s attack.Roma

Now, according to Football Insider and journalist Wayne Veysey, those discussions are progressing well. Villa are in 'advancing talks' with all relevant parties over a deal for Asensio, with Emery a 'big fan' and personally keen to bring the Spaniard back on an indefinite basis.

Roma are in talks with Aston Villa over a deal for Leon Bailey but have yet to make a formal bid for the 28-year-old Jamaica winger, who is also attracting interest from Besiktas and Saudi Pro League clubs. (Athletic - subscription required)

Roma could “sacrifice” Inter Milan target Manu Kone in order to finance deals for Jadon Sancho or Leon Bailey.This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Il Messaggero, via