Overview
- Roma announced Donyell Malen’s arrival on a loan reported at around €2m, with a €25m purchase clause that activates if he plays at least 35 minutes in 50% of matches and the club qualifies for Europe.
- Aston Villa retain 10% of any future capital gain should Roma sell Malen after a permanent move is completed.
- Roma expect Malen to become a first‑team regular under Gian Piero Gasperini, with reported wages of about €4m per season.
- Unai Emery called Malen’s exit a tough but sensible decision, noting the forward’s limited league starts this season and confirming Villa want a more traditional centre‑forward to compete with Ollie Watkins.
- Aston Villa are pursuing Tammy Abraham, though his Besiktas loan includes a conditional buy obligation that complicates talks, with Villa optimistic, a long‑term deal proposed, and Nottingham Forest also exploring the move.