BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 27: Donyell Malen of Aston Villa looks on with a cut on his head during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Aston Villa FC and BSC Young Boys at Villa Park on November 27, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Roma are going full steam ahead for strikers, as it’s reported they agreed a loan with €28.5m option to buy for Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen, while Marseille are ready to sell Robinio Vaz for €25m.
The Giallorossi spent weeks chasing first targets Joshua Zirkzee and Giacomo Raspadori, but with the Manchester United change of management adjusting their strategy and the Italy international unsure about quitting Atletico Madrid already, they were forced to look elsewhere.
Malen and Robinio Vaz close to Roma
According to Sky Sport Italia pundit Angelo Mangiante, an agreement has been reached with Aston Villa to secure Dutch international Malen on loan with an option to buy for €28.5m.
Meanwhile, Il Tempo also maintain that Roma are very close to shaking hands with Olympique Marseille for France Under-20 sensation Robinio Vaz.
He won’t celebrate his 19th birthday until next month, but already has four goals and two assists in 14 Ligue 1 appearances this season.
The cost of this operation would be around €25m, although it remains to be seen what loan and obligation or option to buy terms would be suitable.
Footmercato maintain it is a loan with option to buy for a total €25m including bonuses, while the player agrees a four and a half year contract.
