Roma locks down Kone and goes on the attack for Bailey

Following Inter 's interest in the past few hours, Roma has removed midfielder Kone from the market , at least for now, for which the Nerazzurri are ready to offer up to €40 million plus bonuses. Meanwhile, the Giallorossi are trying to fulfill Gasperini's greatest desire: to have fast strikers who are good in one-on-one situations. For this reason, they are pressing ahead with the signing of Aston Villa 's Bailey .
Roma-Aston Villa, talks underway to close Bailey deal
Roma and Aston Villa will try to finalize the deal for striker Bailey . The Jamaican winger has already given the green light to a move to Italy. The parties are close to an agreement: Roma is ready to sign the player on loan with an option to buy.
Roma removes Kone from the market
Manu Kone was one step away from joining Inter , after the Nerazzurri had offered €40 million plus €5 million in bonuses. Roma was inclined to accept the offer, and the player had already agreed to all the terms of his contract with the Nerazzurri. The American owners' change of heart, following the fans' protests on social media, has ruined the deal. At least for now.
repubblica