Aston Villa allow Malen to have Roma medical as agreement reached | OneFootball

Roma have reportedly reached a full agreement to sign Aston Villa striker Donyell Malen, who will fly to Italy today.

Aston Villa striker Malen is set to join Roma on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy from Aston Villa.

Fabrizio Romano reports on X social media that the Premier League side have allowed the Dutch striker to fly to Italy to undergo his medical tests with the Giallorossi.

Malen set for Roma move

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 06: Donyell Malen of Aston Villa celebrates his team’s second goal scored by teammate Emi Buendia (not pictured) as Arsenal players looks dejected during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on December 06, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

According to the report, Roma will pay circa €2.3m for the striker’s six-month loan, while the obligation to buy is set at €28.8m.

Romano reports that Malen will travel to Italy today.

Roma have had some busy days, but saw one of their main options in attack, Giacomo Raspadori, eventually pick Atalanta.

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)

Nevertheless, the Giallorossi were still able to secure a deal for Olympique Marseille talent Robinio Vaz, who is currently undergoing his medical tests with the Serie A side.

Malen, 26, has scored seven goals and provided two assists in 29 appearances across all competitions this season.