Aston Villa are prepared to sell Donyell Malen for €18 million, per La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Villa bought Malen from Borussia Dortmund for €25 million a year ago, but they are already willing to take a hit.
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The forward is currently wanted by Roma, who view him as a versatile attacker capable of operating across the front line.
Malen has had to settle for cameo appearances more often than not this season, starting just five of his side’s 21 Premier League games so far and scoring four goals.
Consequently, he could be open to a move away from Villa Park in search of more game time, hoping to make the Netherlands’ 2026 World Cup squad.
Negotiations between Villa and Roma have commenced. The Giallorossi are eyeing an initial loan move, plus an option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.
Roma’s urgency for more attacking options is underscored by their meagre tally of 24 league goals after 20 matches, the fewest among current Serie A title contenders.
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Following their routine 2-0 victory over Sssuolo last time out, Gian Piero Gasperini’s men are fourth in the league standings, four points behind leaders Inter Milan, albeit having played a game more.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are also competing for domestic glory, sitting third in the Premier League. They are expected to sanction a replacement should Malen leave this winter.
Unai Emery’s side have been linked with a move for Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham to further bolster their attacking ranks.
