Aston Villa Out-on-loan Star Has Fan In Sporting Director

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Roma sporting director Frederic Massara is convinced about the quality of Aston Villa loanee Leon Bailey and does not want to send him back in the January transfer window. 

The 28-year-old forward was in demand during the summer transfer window, with Turkish giants Besiktas and Roma fighting to secure his signature. 

Besiktas showed serious interest in Bailey, but it was Roma who ultimately managed to secure a deal, as Massara met with his father...