Aston Villa fails to offer to sign Donyell Malen

Aston Villa is interested in signing Borussia Dortmund striker Donyell Malen.

According to a report from TransfersThe West Midlands club made a bid worth around €16 million for the 25-year-old Dutch international, but the German club rejected the bid.

The report indicates that the improved offer could come within the next few days. He was the player Linked with Arsenal and Liverpool in the past.

It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa can reach an agreement with the German club for the winger. He has five goals and an assist to his name in all competitions this season and could be a useful signing for the Premier League side.

Aston Villa need more quality and depth in their attacking unit, and the 25-year-old will certainly help them improve in the future. He is naturally a right winger, but he can play anywhere across the front three. His versatility will be a bonus for the West Midlands club.

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Donyell Malen could fancy a move for Aston Villa

Aston Villa have a talented squad and an exciting project. The Dutchman will want to be part of that. They have a quality manager in Unai Emery too. The West Midlands club is competing in the Champions League this season and hopes to secure European qualification for next season. It is likely to be an attractive destination for gamers.

The former Arsenal academy graduate showed his quality in the Bundesliga, and will look to show his worth in the Premier League now. He has the physical ability and technical attributes to deliver in English football and it remains to be seen if he can secure a move to Villa Park in the next few days.