Newcastle United and Barcelona are among several clubs monitoring Aston Villa's Dutch attacker, Donyell Malen. Malen is currently on loan at Roma, where he is performing well. The Italian club is expected to use its permanent purchase option for the 27-year-old player, with the fee set between €25 million and €30 million. It is reported that Roma's ownership does not intend to sell the player for a quick profit. A report from Corriere dello Sport states that Chelsea and Manchester United are also planning a summer move for the forward. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has acknowledged he expects Roma to make the transfer permanent because of the player's success. Malen has 51 caps and 13 goals for the Netherlands, and his market value on Transfermarkt is €35.00m. Reports in May 2026 suggested Malen could be sold for €50 million. In January 2026, it was reported that Aston Villa demanded €35 million for a permanent sale. He moved to Aston Villa from Borussia Dortmund in January 2025 for a reported fee of €25 million.