Aston Villa open to loan with buy option for Malen

Given the considerable difficulty in landing Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee (the two are still being considered), Roma has decided to focus on other names.

After receiving approval from the Friedkins and Gian Piero Gasperini, Frederic Massara has begun exploring the possibility of Donyel Malen.

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The sporting director is in talks with Aston Villa for the Dutch striker.

Born in 1999, formerly of PSV and Borussia Dortmund, he has emerged as the top candidate to become the Giallorossi’s first winter signing.

As reported by Alfredo Pedullà of Sportitalia, Aston Villa has opened the door to the most suitable option for Roma: a loan with an option to buy.

The negotiation is facilitated by Malen’s desire to gain a new experience after his year in Birmingham.

Given his characteristics, the former Ajax and PSV youth academy product is the perfect fit for Gasperini’s team.

Negotiations will continue in the coming hours to reach a final agreement as soon as possible and secure the first winter signing at Trigoria.