Aston Villa set asking price for Roma-linked Donyell Malen 

Aston Villa are prepared to sell Donyell Malen for €18 million, per La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Villa bought Malen from Borussia Dortmund for €25m a year ago, but they are already willing to take a hit.

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 and scoring four goals.

He could be open to a move away from Villa Park to boost his chances of being selected in 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.

They are fourth in the league following a routine 2-0 victory over Sassuolo last time out. That result left them four points behind leaders Inter Milan, having played a game more.

Villa are also competing for domestic glory, sitting third in the Premier League. They are expected to sanction a replacement if Malen leaves this winter.

The Midlands club have been linked with a move for Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham to bolster their attacking ranks.