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Roma Poised to Buy Donyell Malen as Premier League Giants Circle

Italian reports indicate Roma plan to trigger a €25–€30m option on the Aston Villa loanee.

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.