Overview
- Roma’s European place, confirmed after Wednesday’s Coppa Italia win for Inter, activated the obligation that makes Donyell Malen’s loan permanent for €25m plus a prior €2m fee, with Aston Villa keeping 10% of any resale.
- Since his January arrival, Malen has hit 13 Serie A goals in 16 matches, lifting Roma’s attack and helping keep them in the Champions League hunt.
- Aston Villa have intensified efforts to sign 23-year-old Matias Soule, with reports also naming Borussia Dortmund and Bournemouth among the suitors.
- Italian outlets report Roma could listen at about €40m for Soule, and the player is attracted to the Premier League, though a Champions League berth would make a sale less likely.
- Roma face an end-of-June accounting deadline under Serie A financial rules, so a quick offer from Villa could force a decision and shape early summer business.