Overview
- Donyell Malen has hit 11 goals in 14 games for Roma after joining on loan from Aston Villa in January.
- Roma hold a €25–€30m purchase option that multiple outlets report the club intends to activate.
- Reports in Italy say owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin are expected in Rome to approve making the move permanent.
- Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle are said to be monitoring the forward’s situation after his Serie A resurgence.
- Some coverage says Roma would only consider a sale near €50m, while Unai Emery confirmed the option-to-buy and explained Malen’s limited minutes at Villa came behind Ollie Watkins.