Chelsea Eyes Lucas Paqueta; Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen Set for Roma Move
Recent developments in the transfer market have seen Chelsea keeping a close eye on Lucas Paquetá’s situation at West Ham United. The Brazilian midfielder is reportedly looking for a return to his homeland, with Flamengo expressing interest in acquiring him.
Chelsea Monitoring Lucas Paquetá
West Ham is hesitant to part with Paquetá, especially as they fight against relegation. Flamengo had their initial offer rejected but is poised to escalate their bid. Reports suggest they are ready to offer up to €40 million for the player.
Insiders claim that while a move to Brazil is attractive for Paquetá, remaining in Europe could be the wiser choice for his career. The 28-year-old midfielder has 18 months left on his current contract at the London Stadium and narrowly missed a transfer to Manchester City in 2023.
Donyell Malen’s Impending Move to Roma
Meanwhile, Donyell Malen is nearing a transfer to AS Roma from Aston Villa. According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal is structured as a £2 million loan with a mandatory £25 million buy clause.
- Malen, who has struggled for playing time at Villa, is eager to establish himself in Italy.
- He has scored 10 goals and assisted twice in 46 appearances since his transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
- Roma currently sits fifth in Serie A, trailing leaders Inter by just four points.
Transfer Update on Mathys Tel and Fabian Ruiz
Tottenham Hotspur is also making headlines as they have no plans to allow Mathys Tel to go on loan despite interest from Paris FC. Reports indicate that Spurs have turned down the Ligue 1 club’s inquiry.
Tel, who has mainly appeared as a substitute this season, is eager for more playing time as the team’s attacking options dwindle with Mohammed Kudus sidelined until April. His contract with Tottenham lasts until 2031.
In a separate development, Paris Saint-Germain is on the verge of extending midfielder Fabian Ruiz’s contract until 2029. The 29-year-old has played a significant role in PSG’s success since joining from Napoli.
Discussions are reportedly nearing completion, and the extension would remove uncertainties surrounding Ruiz’s future, as his current deal was set to expire in 2027.
