Donyell Malen Set to Join Roma on Loan from Aston Villa

Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen is poised to transfer to Roma on a loan deal as he aims to increase his playing time.

Aston Villa Looks to Offload Malen

After a lackluster start to the January transfer period, Aston Villa, currently ranked third in the Premier League, is now actively working to facilitate the departure of Malen, who is eager to explore opportunities elsewhere.

Roma’s Interest Grows Amid Frustration

Roma has expressed mounting dissatisfaction with striker Giacomo Raspadori, who continues to hesitate regarding his future. Consequently, the Serie A team is shifting its focus towards securing Malen’s services, and the forward is enthusiastic about the potential move.

Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that the 26-year-old is seeking more playing opportunities—something Aston Villa is unable to guarantee at this time.

• “Roma has reached a provisional agreement for Donyell Malen, involving a loan with a conditional obligation of £25 million. Atletico Madrid has also shown interest.”
• “Malen desires this transfer to play more regularly in a central role.”
• “Aston Villa is exploring options for a new forward, with Tammy Abraham still being a potential target.”

Since joining from Borussia Dortmund last year for €25 million, Villa stands to recuperate its investment through this transfer, with plans to reinvest that amount into the squad during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Quick Progress in Negotiations

Reports from Italy indicate that both clubs are swiftly progressing in their discussions and are eager to finalize the arrangement in the coming days. There are currently no reported hurdles that could impede the confirmation of this transfer, which may be announced later this week.