Roma race to beat Atletico Madrid to Malen as Raspadori sets off dominos

Roma face a race against time to wrap up a deal for Donyell Malen with Aston Villa, as Atletico Madrid are now interested in picking up the Dutchman as a replacement for Giacomo Raspadori, who is now heading to Atalanta rather than the capital. 

Roma and Atletico battle for Aston Villa’s Malen

A series of January transfer dominos could soon be about to fall involving teams in Serie A, LaLiga and the Premier League. 

Roma have been keen to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with multiple attacking reinforcements this month.