Exclusive: Newcastle accelerate striker signing, Euro giants may sell for 'quick profit'

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(Credit: Imago) Fri 8 May 2026 8:00, UK Donyell Malen could yet be sold by Roma this summer as Newcastle United eye up a deal for the Aston Villa loanee, sources have told Football Insider.The Dutch forward is set to join the Italian giants permanently after a productive loan spell, and it is understood that they are weighing up the possibility of selling him for a “quick profit” this summer. Sources say that the capital club will want to keep Malen if they qualify for the Champions League, while the player himself is happy with the role that he has taken up in Serie A.

Newcastle want to add a new striker to their group this summer, and the Villa loanee has emerged as a surprise candidate for them of late. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom. VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle will need big fee to seal Donyell Malen dealMalen was shipped out by Aston Villa back in January, but he has hit the ground running since moving to Italy.

However, it has already become clear that it will not be cheap for the Tynesiders if they want to make a deal happen this summer. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are also outside the Champions League places by just one point with three games to go, meaning it is still possible that any desire they have for a sale could soon evaporate.Anthony Gordon to force cut-price exit from St James’ ParkFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on Thursday that Newcastle could sell Anthony Gordon on the cheap this summer, with player power expected to come into play.The Magpies are currently believed to be holding out for a fee of £75m amid strong interest from Bayern Munich, but the former recruitment boss believes that is more than the German giants are willing to spend.