Malen ready to accept Roma’s proposal today
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 being facilitated by Malen’s desire to gain a new experience after a year in Birmingham.
According to Il Messaggero, the Dutchman’s “yes” is expected by today.
The Trigoria club is expected to pay €1.5 million for a loan deal and, potentially, €23.5 million in the event of a buyout. Given his characteristics, the former Ajax and PSV youth 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.
