Aston Villa reportedly hit personal deal With Borussia Dortmund striker Donyiel Malen, but a solution has not yet been reached with the Bundesliga club.
Malen has failed to cement his place as a regular starter under Nuri Sahin this season, appearing as a substitute in half of his 20 matches in all competitions.
However, despite recording less than 1,000 minutes during the first five months of the campaign, there were only two Dortmund The players have outperformed the Dutch international this season. Malen has reportedly been placed at the club “List of attackers” Unwanted players in November.
Before making his way to PSV Eindhoven, Malen spent time in Arsenal's academy and did well. He earlier expressed his willingness To return to North London. Liverpool have also been linked with the 25-year-old, but Premier League rivals Aston Villa appear to be heading towards a permanent deal.
Ben Jacobs It was reported that Unai Emery's side had “verbally agreed terms” with Malen, but there was no “agreement between the clubs”. Dortmund are supposed to have demanded a fee of €30m (£25m) for the striker, who has a contract at the club until 2026.
villa He is expected to be active in the winter transfer window after a busy summer. Emery's Champions League chasers are one of them Several parties are competing for the signature Exiled Paris Saint-Germain striker Randall Kolo Mwani is also believed to be interested in Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush. Target £50 million For Manchester City and Liverpool.
Emery is clearly unhappy with the club's attacking options after failing to replace Moussa Diaby following his move to Saudi Arabia six months ago.
However, as in the summer, the villa's income must be balanced by sales. Academy graduate Jaden Philojean, who only returned to the Midlands in an £18m deal in July, is said to have been the subject of interest by Everton This month.