according to Sky SportsAston Villa have started discussions with Borussia Dortmund over a possible move for Donyell Malen.
Unai Emery’s side spent big in the summer transfer window to tackle Champions League football this season, but their form this season has been very disappointing with Villa sitting in ninth of the league
They’ve done relatively well in the Champions League, sitting fifth at the moment, but it’s clear from their form that they need some fresh faces in the squad, especially in attacking positions.
Despite having strikers like Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran in the side, they need a versatile option in the attacking line-up and have therefore identified Malen as their main transfer target.
The Dutchman is a versatile player who can play in all attacking positions.
Aston Villa eye move for Borussia Dortmund striker
After selling star winger Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad for €60m last summer, Villa struggled to find a suitable replacement. Malen is seen as a suitable option as he can play in various attacking roles, similar to Diaby.
With Leon Bailey out of form and Jaden Philogene underperforming, Villa see Malen as a crucial solution to their winger woes.
according to GiveMeSportVilla’s first bid for Malen has been rejected by Borussia Dortmund, but the Premier League side are planning to make another move for the Dutchman.
The 25-year-old wins £95,000 per week at Dortmund and Villa have the financial muscle to match that wage or even offer the player a better package.
Dortmund are open to the idea of the player leaving the club this month as they feel he is inconsistent and believe going in separate directions is the best option for all parties involved.
Aston Villa are looking to re-sign the player who left the club in 2022
