Raspadori wants Napoli as Roma eye Villa forward Malen instead

Roma are growing increasingly frustrated with Giacomo Raspadori as the forward continues to delay a decision on his future, despite the club offering him a central role and improved financial terms.

According to the Corriere dello Sport, the Italy international is understood to be prioritising a potential return to Napoli, just a year after leaving the club due to limited playing time.

That stance has surprised officials in the capital, particularly given that Roma would guarantee him regular starts and a salary reported to be worth €4m net per season.

Roma have already reached an agreement with Raspadori’s representatives and are waiting on the player’s final decision, but patience at Trigoria is wearing thin.

Napoli remain interested but are currently constrained by the need to offload players before making a concrete move, while Atalanta are also monitoring the situation.

The hesitation is difficult to understand from Roma’s perspective, especially considering Raspadori’s limited involvement last season in Naples, where he made just 11 Serie A starts and frequently featured in short substitute appearances.

With no breakthrough in sight, Roma are now preparing an alternative.

The Giallorossi have identified Donyell Malen as a possible solution should talks collapse. The Dutchman currently plays for Aston Villa, having joined from Borussia Dortmund for €25m last year.

Malen has struggled to establish himself in the Premier League and could be allowed to leave, with Roma exploring a loan deal with an option to buy.

The club are now seeking clarity quickly, aware that further delays could disrupt their wider transfer plans.

Roma want a final answer soon: either Raspadori commits, or they move decisively in another direction.