Aston Villa will reportedly look to sign Borussia Dortmund attacker Donyell Malen in the coming days after lodging an improved bid to land the Netherlands international.
According to a report by German outlet BILD, Donyell Malen is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans have been scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the winter transfer window. They have submitted an improved bid to land the Borussia Dortmund forward, with the Bundesliga giants demanding around €25-30 million to part ways with him.
Donyell Malen and an unfulfilled move to the Bundesliga
Donyell Malen has struggled to stamp his authority since joining Borussia Dortmund from PSV Eindhoven in July 2021. While the Dutchman garnered hype and fanfare during his spell with the Eredivisie champions, his stock has plummeted in the last three and a half years.
The 25-year-old has been in and out of the starting lineup thus far this term, not even managing 1,000 minutes of game time in 20 appearances while chipping in with five goals and one assist. However, the Dutch attacker’s stock in the market remains high, with a move to the Premier League on the cards.
The Netherlands international is a target for Aston Villa, with the West Midlands outfit aiming to secure his services in the winter transfer window. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund will demand around €25-30 million to part ways with Malen, who wants to pocket €8.5 million-a-year wages at Aston Villa.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Aston Villa’s interest in Donyell Malen is understandable. The Villans have been scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the winter transfer window, with Unai Emery demanding more firepower in the final third. In addition, Jaden Philogene is closing in on leaving Aston Villa, with Ipswich Town on the verge of securing his services.
So, Malen has emerged as a viable target, with Aston Villa submitting an improved offer to land the Dutch attacker in the winter transfer window. However, it is unclear if the Villans have met Borussia Dortmund’s valuation amid the Bundesliga club’s asking price of €25-30 million.
In addition, it is unclear if Aston Villa will hand the Netherlands international €8.5 million-a-year wages. However, personal terms are not an issue for the 25-year-old Dutchman, who wants to move to Villa Park this month.
