according to Sky SportsAston Villa have begun discussions with Borussia Dortmund over a potential move for Donyell Malen.
Unai Emery’s side spent big in the summer transfer window to adapt to Champions League football this season, but their form this season has been extremely disappointing with Villa sitting ninth in the league.
They have performed relatively well in the Champions League, sitting in fifth place at the moment, but it is clear from their form that they need new faces in the team, especially in the attacking position.
Despite having strikers like Ollie Watkins and John Doran in the side, they need a versatile option up front which is why they have identified Malen as their first transfer target.
The Dutchman is a versatile player who can play in all attacking positions.
Aston Villa targets Borussia Dortmund striker
After selling star winger Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad for 60 million euros last summer, Villa struggled to find a suitable replacement. Malen is seen as a suitable option, as he can play in different attacking roles, similar to Diaby.
With Leon Bailey out of form and Jaden Vilojen in form, Villa are looking at Malen as a crucial solution to their winger problems.
According to GiveMeSportVilla’s first offer for Malen was rejected by Borussia Dortmund but the Premier League side are planning to make a move again for the Dutchman.
The 25-year-old wins £95,000 per week at Dortmund Villa have the financial muscle to either 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 playmaker who left the club in 2022
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