Aston Villa AS Roma are set to lose Donyal Malen on a permanent basis. This could also lead to a possible return to the Birmingham club.
In the last two weeks, sports witness Covers how Unai Emery's side are making a move for Mattias Sole. Initial contact has been made, Roma are in dire financial need.
They need to complete the sale by the end of June to remain within UEFA's financial rules. Failure to do so could result in potential sanctions, especially if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Now, it appears that there is some movement between both clubs and the result could be in favor of Aston Villa.
the villains are on the move
gazzetta dello sport Note today that Malen is officially a Roma player. That's because Inter won the Coppa Italia on Wednesday, ensuring the Giallorossi will at least play in the Europa League next season.
As a result, Roma's obligation to purchase Malen permanently has now begun. Aston Villa will receive €25 million from the sale and this could also help them sign Sole.
This is why Emery's side have 'increased their pressure' and are even ready to adopt a formal approach. At the same time, Argentina will also soon discuss its future with Friedkin's ownership.
Those discussions will be decisive and a fee of €40m could prove enough for Aston Villa. The approach from England is believed to appeal to the versatile attacker, whose sale could help Roma make €25m capital gains in the summer.
Our View: Now let's move forward with momentum
Before today, conversation about Aston Villa and Seoul was limited to the local Roman press. It's a good sign that Gazeta is taking it up.
Let's not forget that the Villains and Roma have spoken to each other at length over the past year. Leon Bailey ended up in Italy before Malen could follow him.
This relationship would be important in the discussion over Soul, which had previously been pursued by English clubs. He can play anywhere behind the striker, adds immense technical ability and would add value to Emery's side.
