Story byRoma closing on impressive Malen and Robinio Vaz dealsFootball ItaliaMon, January 12, 2026 at 8:40 PM UTC·2 min readRoma 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. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMalen and Robinio Vaz close to RomaBIRMINGHAM, 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/)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. MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 16: Robinio Vaz of Olympique de Marseille warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Real Madrid C. F. and Olympique de Marseille at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.