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By SIMON JONES Published: 19: 00 AEDT, 13 January 2026 | Updated: 20: 51 AEDT, 13 January 2026 6 View comments The transfer window is open and here are today's latest developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones. .. Aston Villa winger Donyell Malen is wanted on loan by Roma with an option to buy for £21million. Villa bought Malen, 26, from Borussia Dortmund for a similar figure last year. Roma have Leon Bailey on loan from Villa but had been discussing the possibility of cutting that deal short. The clubs are also expected to discuss striker Tammy Abraham who is a target for Villa but is on loan at Besiktas who have an option to buy. Italian side Roma are interested in signing Donyell Malen on loan with an option to buy for £21m Eric Dier, meanwhile, is the subject of surprise interest from West Ham this winter Monaco have made an approach to sign Leicester City defender Wout Faes on loan with an option to buy. The Belgium international has been left out in recent weeks as the Foxes look for buyers. Monaco have made their move amid surprise interest from West Ham in their former Spurs defender Eric Dier. Bournemouth have asked about Ferencvaros midfielder Alex Toth. The 20-year-old Hungary international is also wanted by Lazio. Brentford are braced for an offer from Wolfsburg for defender Kristoffer Ajer. The Bundesliga side lost 8-1 to Bayern Munich at the weekend and want to remedy their leaky defence. Brentford are braced for an offer from Wolfsburg for defender Kristoffer Ajer Championship Birmingham City are in talks to sign Jhon Salis on an initial loan from Girona Your browser does not support iframes. Aston Villa are in talks to sell left-back Finley Munroe to Middlesbrough. The 20-year-old has been recalled from his loan spell at Swindon Town amid interest from Boro and Championship rivals Bristol City. Both clubs offered around £350, 000 but Boro are also offering a sell-on clause and the deal is edging their way. Munroe joined Villa after leaving Chelsea's academy in 2021 and has impressed under Ian Holloway in League Two. He made his debut for Villa as a late substitute in the Europa Conference League semi-final defeat at Olympiakos, before coming on against Crystal Palace in May 2024. Birmingham City are in talks to sign Jhon Salis on an initial loan from Girona with an option to buy the 21-year-old Colombian midfielder for £6. 8m if he plays a set number of games. Wigan Athletic, flush from their FA Cup third round win over Preston North End, have made a move for Accrington Stanley defender Benn Ward.
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