They are looking to bridge the gap between them and Premier Leaguetop four positions, Aston Villa They have reportedly made a second bid worth more than £15m to sign the Champions League talent this month.
Aston Villa transfer news
The Villans have enjoyed the summer transfer window, welcoming names such as Amadou Onana before a number of teams, but that has not seen them repeat last season's achievements so far. It ranks ninth in the Premier League and is struggling to reconcile European and domestic football for the first time. Unai EmeryLiverpool can still do with some new faces this month, as highlighted by their 2-2 draw against Brighton last time out.
However, names such as Yasin Ozcan have already been mentioned as the January transfer window begins. Recent reports have even gone so far as to suggest that those in the Midlands have done so A deal to sign the young central defender has already been agreed From the Premier League, Kasimpasa side. However, it remains to be seen whether this deal will go too far.
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And it seems it's not the only goal either. According to David Orenstein of The Athletic, Aston Villa have made a second bid of €18m (£14.9m) + add-ons to sign Donyiel Malen. After their initial bid was rejected by Borussia Dortmund who want a guarantee of more than €20m (£17m).
The German club is Ready to sell their standas reported by Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg, but it seems they are in no mood to accept the reduced price. As negotiations continue, it is clear that Aston Villa will not give up in their pursuit of Malen's signature.
A player who can play on the right flank and lead the line, Malen's arrival could cause immediate concern for Leon Bailey, who has struggled to replicate the impressive form of last season.
'Incredible' Malen could complement Aston Villa's attack
Bailly's form should worry the Villa Park players, who will be desperate to see goals shared rather than relying solely on Ollie Watkins or John Doran – often from the bench – to provide the golden touch. Without a goal all season and with just three assists in 22 appearances in all competitions, the winger is quickly becoming a weakness that Malen could reach out to solve immediately.
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League Statistics 24/25 (via FBref) |
Donnell Malin |
Leon Bailey |
|---|---|---|
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It starts |
6 |
11 |
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Objectives |
3 |
0 |
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Helps |
0 |
2 |
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Expected goals |
2.8 |
1 |
The stats show that while Malen desperately needs a move away from Dortmund this month, he has remained clinical in front of goal – scoring three goals in just six appearances. Meanwhile, Bailly struggled to carve out chances and struggled to become the attacking spark that Villa benefited from throughout last season.
Despite where he found himself at the German club, Malen was the center of attention Sebastian Keel praised In 2023. The sports director told WAZ as quoted by BVB Buzz: “We've known for months that he has amazing potential, and we knew it last year as well.
“He's an incredibly valuable asset to this team, that was the idea behind his signing and I'm glad he's showing that so much now. The last step was still missing for him and he's taken it now. Donny has made amazing gains in self-confidence.”