A clip has gone viral of Pope Leo XIV cheering on Evan Ferguson's AS Roma as the Meath man prepares for the start of the Serie A season.

Bailey, who is set to be officially unveiled as a Roma player today, arrived in the Italian capital on Tuesday to much fanfare before completing his medical ahead of his season-long loan from English Premier League club Aston Villa. Roma has an option to make the move permanent for £18.9 million after agreeing a £1.7-million loan fee with Villa.

Jan Ziolkowski remains a target for Roma and sporting director Frederic Massara to strengthen their defense. The young Pole, owned by Legia Warsaw, has pledged his commitment to the Roman club and is determined to wear the Giallorossi jersey.

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Rangers have revived interest in Roma left-back Anass Salah-Eddine, with Spanish side Elche also keen on the 23-year-old. (Il Messaggero via Daily Record) Rangers have dismissed an approach from Lille to take striker Hamza Igamane on loan. (Rangers Review - subscription required)