A. Villa 
Man Utd 
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Will Donyell Malen leave A. Villa and join Man Utd?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Donyell Malen's transfer to Man Utd, as reports suggest a 66% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Donyell Malen has few opportunities to further develop within this Man Utd squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Donyell Malen (27).
- Man Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Donyell Malen.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few better competitors for position (Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko)
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Key player as direct competitor (Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko)
Alternatives of Man Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
82.2
82.2
|
Ousmane Dembélé |
 PSG
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€97.9M |
|
82.1
85.9
|
Vinícius Júnior |
 Real Madrid
|
€99M |
|
80.6
80.6
|
Marcus Rashford |
 Barcelona
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€38.5M |
|
79.2
87.9
|
Bradley Barcola |
PSG
|
€70.6M |
|
78.4
81.7
|
Antony |
 Real Betis
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€34.5M |
|
76.0
81.1
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia |
PSG
|
€98.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Hadji Malick Diouf | 01-05-2026 | Report | |
| Éderson | 27-04-2026 | Report | |
| Maxi Araújo | 27-04-2026 | Report | |
| Pierre Kalulu | 27-04-2026 | Report | |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 22-04-2026 | Report | |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | 22-04-2026 | Report | |
| Mika Godts | 15-04-2026 | Report | |
| Eli Kroupi | 15-04-2026 | Report |
Donyell Malen
F (C), AM (L)
Skill: 80.8
Pot: 81.0
Team
Roma
Roma
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€15.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€14.2M – €17.3M
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Who is Donyell Malen?
Donyell Malen (NED) is a an inside forward and currently plays for Roma. Donyell Malen is 27 years old (1999/01/19) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 21. Donyell Malen has also been used as a wide playmaker and as a classic winger.
Donyell Malen's current transfer value is between €14.2M and €17.3M. His last transfer was from A. Villa to Roma in 2026. Roma loaned Donyell Malen from A. Villa for €2M.
Donyell Malen latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
