Aston Villa are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over the transfer of winger Donyell Malen - here's everything you need to know about him

Aston Villa 's pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Donyell Malen appears to be moving closer, according to reports - with the Villans strengthening their grip in the race to sign the Netherlands star by making a new bid in the last 24 hours for his signature.

Aston Villa have stepped up their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen, submitting an improved offer for the Dutchman.That’s according to BILD, who report that Dortmund sporting

Donyell Malen has already agreed to sign for Aston Villa, while Douglas Luiz could return to the Premier League as Louie Barry looks set to leave on loan again

Donyell Malen could be starter despite transfer rumours when Borussia Dortmund take on champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga restart on Friday night. Dutch winger Malen is reportedly aiming to join Aston Villa but Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin said on Wednesday that he "will be part of the squad and is also a candidate for a place in the starting 11.

Borussia Dortmund boss Nuri Sahin has explained that he intends to keep Donyell Malen in the first team regardless of Aston Villa’s increased interest.Although Malen has given the green light to

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According to reports, Aston Villa have now set their sights on another Bundesliga talent who they could sign over Donyell Malen this month.