Aston Villa negotiates with Borussia Dortmund for forward Donyell Malen

Aston Villa is negotiating with Borussia Dortmund to sign forward Donyell Malen. Villa has offered around €18 million plus add-ons, but this is below Dortmund's asking price. Talks are ongoing as Villa seeks to enhance their attacking options. Malen, a 25-year-old Dutch international, has scored five goals this season and is under contract until 2026. He has started six of 15 Bundesliga matches and previously played for PSV Eindhoven before joining Dortmund in 2021. Aston Villa aims to fill gaps in their squad after losing key players. Malen's ability to play in multiple forward positions makes him a strong candidate to help the team improve its scoring.