Aston Villa in talks to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen

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Aston Villa are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a potential deal to sign Donyell Malen. Villa have made an offer for the forward worth around €18million (£14.9m, $18.6m) plus add-ons, which falls short of Dortmund's valuation but negotiations continue between the clubs. The Premier League side are looking to strengthen their squad with a versatile attacker and Malen is high among multiple candidates. The 25-year-old Dutch international, who is contracted until 2026, has started six of his team's 15 Bundesliga games so far this season and scored five goals across all competitions...

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